Greek fakes xithati ( sour lentil soup) Recipe

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Greek fakes xithati ( sour lentil soup)

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Ingredients:

1/2	liter	Brown lentils
2	liter	Water
1/4	liter	Finely chopped spring onions
1		Garlic clove (opt.), crushed
1/2	dl	Finely chopped coriander *
3/4	dl	Olive oil
1/2	dl	Cold water
1	tbsp	Flour
1/2	dl	Vinegar (or to taste)
		Salt
		Freshly ground black pepper

Procedures:

1	*note: finely chopped parsley may be substituted for coriander leaves.
2	Wash lentils in several changes of cold water, or place in a sieve and run water through them.
3	Drain.
4	Put lentils in a large pot with 8 cups water, spring onion, garlic if used, oil and coriander or parsley (or a combination of the two if preferred).
5	Bring to the boil, cover pan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour or until lentils are soft.
6	Put water and flour in a screw top jar, seal and shake until thoroughly combined.
7	This prevents lumps forming.
8	Pour this gradually into boiling soup, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly.
9	Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
10	Return to the boil, boil gently for 5 minutes, then serve hot