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Greek Lentil Soup (Soupa Fakez)  
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cups uncooked lentils  
2 to 15 cups hot water  
cup vegetable oil  
to 5 cloves garlic  
onion, minced  
stalks celery  
medium carrots, minced  
sprig rosemary  
1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and strained or  
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(30 ounce) can tomatoes  
Salt and pepper, to taste  
Vinegar (optional)  
Soak the lentils overnight in cold water. Rinse and place in a large pot with plenty of water. Bring to a  
boil. Drain off this water and replace it with the 12 to 15 cups hot water. Add the remaining  
ingredients except the tomatoes and salt and pepper. Simmer for 45 minutes, then add the tomatoes  
and cook for about 20 minutes longer (until the lentils are soft). Season  
Serve hot.  
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