Cypriot Sour Lentil Soup Fakes Xithati Vegan Recipes

FAKES LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• First discard any unidentified objects from your lentils and then rinse.
• In a large pot on medium high heat, you will add the olive oil, your onions and carrots. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until onions turn translucent.
• Add the potato and tomatoes and sauté until the tomato releases some juices.
• Next add the bay leaves and lentils. Stir and coat lentils with the juices. Add some more salt.
• Next add the tomato sauce (if you want the soup to have some body), garlic slices, and water. Make sure to completely submerge your lentils in the water.
• Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium. Let it simmer covered for an hour and a half to 2 hours. Stir and season occasionally.
• Also make sure to add more water if necessary as you are cooking, especially if the lentils thicken too soon.
• Eat to the thickness of your liking.
• A perfect condiment is a splash of vinegar and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

FAKES (TRADITIONAL GREEK LENTIL SOUP)

Steps:

• Boil one glass of water and add the lentils. Cook for 2-3 minutes and then drain the lentils. That way the soup is lighter!
• Put in the pot enough warm water and add the lentils. Put the onion, the bay leaves, the garlic and the tomato paste. Boil in high heat with the lid on for 10 minutes. Add the oil, salt and pepper to taste. Keep boiling for 30 minutes.

CYPRIOT SOUR LENTIL SOUP (FAKES XITHATI) (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Pick over lentils and wash in several changes of cold water. Drain.
• Put lentils in a large pot with 8 cups water, spring onion, garlic if used, olive oil and parsley.
• Bing to a boil, cover pan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour or until lentils are soft.
• Put 1/4 cup water and flour in a screw top jar, seal and shake until thoroughly combined. This prevents lumps forming. pour this gradually into the boiling soup, stirring constantly until thickened slightly.
• Add vinegar, sea salt and pepper to taste. Return to the boil and boil gently for 5 minutes. Serve with wedges of fresh lemon to squeeze onto individual portions and a fresh salad if wished.