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Cretan Lentil Soup

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Simple, healthy, cheap & quick!

Ingredients

  • Green lentils 2 cups
  • Water to cover
  • Bay leaves x 4
  • pepper to taste
  • Sheep/ goats fetta to taste
  • Greek extra virgin olive oil (a nice green one) generous slugs to taste
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Method

  1. Bring lentils & water to boil, simmer 10 minutes then drain. This step should minimise "gaseousness"
  2. Refill pot with fresh water, add bay leaves and pepper. Bring to boil then simmer till lentils soft & ready. You can blend before serving if desired.
  3. To serve crumble a quality sheep or goats fetta on top with large slugs of extra virgin greek olive oil.
  4. Salt & pepper as desired.
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Notes & Tips

The Greeks love olive oil-so be generous with it. But make sure you're using a nice one. Serve with crusty bread & more olive oil.

Recipe Rating

4
Preparation Time: 1M
Cooking Time: 45M

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