Jul 14 2026
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Bowl Fakkes Recipe

Inspired by Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
Time50m
Serves4

Greek lenten soup made with red lentils, tomato, carrot, and onion

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the onion, carrot, and tomatoes into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Rinse the Lentils

    Thoroughly rinse the red lentils under cold water to remove any dust.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Onions and Garlic

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Carrots and Tomatoes

    Stir in the diced carrot and tomatoes, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Combine Lentils and Broth

    Add the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.

  4. 6

    Season the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Add salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Stir well.

  5. 7

    Simmer

    Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

  6. 8

    Finish the Soup

    Once the lentils are cooked, stir in the lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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