The best Greek Lentil Soup! (FAKES RECIPE)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats with a similar flavor profile.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can enhance flavor without added sodium.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity and flavor.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: paprika

Coriander provides a different but pleasant flavor profile.

Chop 1 medium onion.

Slice 5 garlic cloves.

Dice 3 carrots and 3 celery sticks.

Heat 4 cups Greek olive oil in a large pot over high heat.

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot.

Cut the celery and add it to the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and mix everything together.

Add 400g of washed lentils to the pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of Greek oregano and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add 400g of crushed tomatoes and combine everything nicely.

Pour in 1.5 liters of water, ensuring it's covered plus a little more.

Add 3 fresh bay leaves and 1 bunch of fresh thyme to the pot.

Mix everything one last time.

Once boiling, put the lid on, turn down the heat, and leave to simmer for 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, taste and add 0.5 tablespoon of salt, adjusting with more salt and pepper if needed.

Serve the soup in a bowl, drizzle with more Greek olive oil, add a little red wine vinegar, and sprinkle with chili flakes.

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