Soupe de lentilles grecque (Fakés Soupa)

Tip the lentils into a sieve and rinse under cold running water, picking out any small stones or shrivelled lentils as you go. Brown and green lentils do not need soaking, so they go straight into the pot later.

• 350 g lentils

✅ C'est prêt quand : the rinsing water runs mostly clear

Heat half the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook, stirring often, for 6–8 minutes until softened and lightly golden, then stir in the garlic for the last minute so it does not burn.

• 45 ml olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 4 cloves garlic

✅ C'est prêt quand : the vegetables are soft and smell sweet, with the garlic just fragrant