Fakes Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Fakes Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry lentils; 1 onion, chopped; 1 idaho potato, chopped; 2 -3 carrots, chopped; 1 -2 tomatoes, chopped; 6 -7 garlic cloves, sliced finely in slivers; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional); 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt; pepper; water

Servings: persons

1 lb dry lentils
1 onion, chopped
1 idaho potato, chopped
2 -3 carrots, chopped
1 -2 tomatoes, chopped
6 -7 garlic cloves, sliced finely in slivers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional)
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper
water

1
First discard any unidentified objects from your lentils and then rinse.
2
In a large pot on medium high heat, you will add the olive oil, your onions and carrots. Season with salt and pepper and saute until onions turn translucent.
3
Add the potato and tomatoes and saute until the tomato releases some juices.
4
Next add the bay leaves and lentils. Stir and coat lentils with the juices. Add some more salt.
5
Next add the tomato sauce (if you want the soup to have some body), garlic slices, and water. Make sure to completely submerge your lentils in the water.
6
Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium. Let it simmer covered for an hour and a half to 2 hours. Stir and season occasionally.
7
Also make sure to add more water if necessary as you are cooking, especially if the lentils thicken too soon.
8
Eat to the thickness of your liking.
9
A perfect condiment is a splash of vinegar and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dry lentils, 1 onion, chopped, 1 idaho potato, chopped, 2 -3 carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fakes Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fakes Lentil Soup

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