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Fakes (Greek Lentil Soup) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb Lentils
8 Cups Water or Stock or 1/2 Water and 1/2 Stock
2 Stalks of Celery Chopped
3 Carrots Chopped
1 Onion Chopped
3 Cloves of Garlic Chopped
Hot Pepper Flakes to Taste
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
1 Tbsp Flour (diluted with a little red vinegar)
1/2 Cup Olive Oil (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Rinse lentils until the water comes clean. Put lentils in pot with the liquid and the next seven ingredients. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 30 minutes.

Now dilute the flour and vinegar and stir into the pot of lentils this will act as a thickening agent. Continue to simmer for about another 15 minutes.

Now add 1/2 cup olive oil.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
You do not have to add the olive oil at the end. Each person can add their own oil and vinegar to taste when served.

 

 

 

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