Fakkes (Lentil Soup)
Garnish this soup with a few Kalamata olives and a splash of wine vinegar.
Serves: 4Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 1 hour 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried lentils, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Add lentils to large pot of boiling water. Boil 10 minutes; drain water. Add 6 pints fresh water; bring to boil.
- Add onion, carrot, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, bay leaves, and olive oil to pot; cover and cook 1 hour, or until lentils are tender. Remove bay leaves and serve hot or cold.
Amount per serving | |
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Calories | 660 |
Total Fat | 28g |
Saturated Fat | 4g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Sodium | 25mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 75g |
Dietary Fiber | 28g |
Sugars | 9g |
Protein | 32g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried lentils, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Add lentils to large pot of boiling water. Boil 10 minutes; drain water. Add 6 pints fresh water; bring to boil.
- Add onion, carrot, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, bay leaves, and olive oil to pot; cover and cook 1 hour, or until lentils are tender. Remove bay leaves and serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving | |
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Calories | 660 |
Total Fat | 28g |
Saturated Fat | 4g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Sodium | 25mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 75g |
Dietary Fiber | 28g |
Sugars | 9g |
Protein | 32g |