Fakes (Lentil soup)

Summary
Lentil soup in a tomato and onion base. Thick and hearty and tasty, too.

Ingredients

• 5 bay leaves
• 6 cloves of garlic, chopped in large pieces
• 1 lb of lentils, soaked in water from overnight
• 2/3 cups of olive oil
• 3 large, white onions, chopped
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 1 cup of tomato sauce
• 6 cups of water

Directions

• Soak the lentils in water overnight.
• Rinse and strain the lentils.
• Chop the onions and garlic. It's nice to leave large chunks of each.
• Place olive oil in a large pot and sautee the onions and garlic.
• Once the onions and garlic have taken some color, carefully add the water. Be careful because the oil will react violently to the cold water.
• Bring to a near boil and add the tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Be careful not to add too much salt as the soup will reduce.
• Bring the soup to a boil and add the rest of your spices.
• Slowly simmer for about an hour or until the soup thickens and the lentils soften.

Source: EatGreekTonight