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Pappa al Pomodoro
Easy 45 min~230 kcal 5/10
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Fakes
A Greek lentil soup with green lentils, tomato, bay leaf, olive oil, and vinegar at the table.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 5~280 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 35 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
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For the soup
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Green lentils
- 1 pcs Yellow onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 pcs Carrot
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Tomato puree
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 1 pcs Bay leaf
- 6 glass(~1200 ml) Water
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Grape vinegar
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the green lentils for 8 minutes and drain.
8 min08:00 - 2
Dice the yellow onion, garlic, and carrot small.
- 3
Soften the yellow onion and carrot in olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the garlic, tomato puree, bay leaf, lentils, water, and salt.
- 5
Cook the fakes for 24 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
24 min24:00 - 6
Add the black pepper and remove the bay leaf.
- 7
Divide the grape vinegar among bowls and serve the soup hot.
💡 Tip: Boiling the lentils for 8 minutes first and draining them keeps the soup color clean, but move to the main cooking before they get too soft.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve fakes hot in bowls with optional grape vinegar, olives, and village bread.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~280
kcal calories
14
g protein
40
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 56%Fat 25%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Fakes make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Fakes take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Fakes difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Fakes have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 40g, fat: 8g.Is Fakes allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Fakes belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Fakes need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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