Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown or Green Lentils
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalks Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse lentils: Rinse lentils thoroughly.
2. 2Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. 3Add remaining ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
4. 4Serve: Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve hot.

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