Greek lentil soup (fakes)

What to have (3 portions):

1/2 package lentils
1/2 onion
1-2 bay leaves
1-2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 can of tomato sauce
some olive oil
some balsamic vinegar
salt
pepper
water





How to do it:

1. Clean and wash the lentils. 
2. Boil them for 10'.
3. Remove the water, add new (hot) water and bring to boil again over MEDIUM-SLOW heat.
4. Add the tomato sauce, the onions, garlic, bay leaves and water (to cover the lentils).
5. Boil for 30-40'. (Check that the water is adequate and stir in between.)
6. Add salt, pepper, the balsamic vinegar and the olive oil and stir. 
7. Continue for 5-10' until the lentils become tender.
8. Serve with feta cheese, bread and vinegar. 

cleaning the lentils (if they are not already :))

Lentils' close up!

chopped garlic, onions and daphne leaves

my mickey soup!

view from top

vinegar, bread and feta cheese: necessary companion