Fakkes
( Lentil Soup ) Lentil soup in a tomato and onion base. Thick and hearty and tasty, too. Credits: Eat Greek Tonight

Fakkes Ingredients
Order	Quantity		Ingredient	Alternative	Notes
	5	Whole	Bay Leaves
	6	Clove	Garlic		Chopped with some large pieces
	455	g	Lentils		Soaked in water from overnight
	165	mL	Oil ( Olive )
	3	Large	Onions ( White )		Chopped
	1	Pinch	Pepper		To taste
	250	mL	Tomato ( (Sauce) )
	1500	mL	Water

Fakkes Ingredients
Order	Quantity		Ingredient	Alternative	Notes
	5	Whole	Bay Leaves
	6	Clove	Garlic		Chopped with some large pieces
	1	lb	Lentils		Soaked in water from overnight
	2/3	Cup	Oil ( Olive )
	3	Large	Onions ( White )		Chopped
	1	Pinch	Pepper		To taste
	1	Cup	Tomato ( (Sauce) )
	6	Cup	Water

Fakkes 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.