Greek Lentil Soup | Akis Petretzikis

[@chaostade4087]

for those that arent greek and wanna try this dish: ALWAYS put white wine vinegar or apple vinegar when served, it gives amazing flavour.

[@plousia]

I added the juice of one lemon, it added a great flavour.

[@THEFOODDEE]

I do balsamic

[@lillyroon5937]

Will try with apple cider vinegar

[@DJ-ll4mq]

Thank you. I've never heard of that and I love lentil soup!

[@Itsik2]

Thank you!

[@glynh5480]

These pulse recipes are great during this self isolation period, we all have them in the cupboard and they keep forever

[@ipekkutlu78]

Totally agree! I turned into a chef at home while socially distancing 😂🤣

[@petermendoza2647]

Akisssssssssss!!! You are amazing! My boyfriend is Greek and I've made quite a few authentic Greek meals for him, learned them from your teachings, and he loves the authenticity! I am Puerto Rican descendant and he says that my Greek food is right on point as a Greek! That's an honor really! Thanks to you my friend, I've learned so much, thank you!

[@akispetretzikisen]

sure is!!! cheers!!

[@cristalsolis3541]

Making this now smells amazing!!

[@chrisa1146]

Omg Akis!! My Papou used to make this ALL. THE. TIME.! When my Yiayia passed away, this was one of 2 or 3 dishes he always made for himself (and he taught me too 🙂)... I still think of him every, single time I make this! Thankyou for the sad/happy memories!

[@Mastouril]

Το έφτιαξα και είναι η πρώτη φορά στη ζωή μου που πραγματικά μου άρεσαν οι φακές! Τέλεια συνταγή.

[@jeffreyrosenfeld453]

This is what Diogenes of Sinope ate for supper. Love it.

[@MrMaxbey]

I have been told about this recipe from one of my greek friends and it is very nice. I cook it myself. Greek cusine is delicious, same as our egyptian cusine. Bravo!

[@sheilasouza7940]

Akis, really... I love these simple and yet very greek recipes. I love it when you say "In Greece we Always...." and I have the chance to learn from your eating and cooking habits. Thanksa lot na dcongratulations on your work here!!!

[@akispetretzikisen]

thanks!!!

[@diogeneslantern18]

Words cannot describe how much I love Akis. His personality is just so incredibly infectious. His recipes are also simple as hell and so rustic.

[@jbartlettcoys]

I made this soup, your Moussaka and your Greek salad with Feta cheese today, for my family. Everyone loved the food, it was a great time. All thanks to you chef! Keep these great videos coming

[@akispetretzikisen]

glad you enjoyed them!!!! thanks!!

[@kiriap1]

Ah I have been looking for this recipe for so long, its so sad that our senior members of our families never wrote their recipes down to pass on, thank you Akis, this means a lot to me lol x

[@claudioparfumfacts]

Nice one! In the northwest of Spain we do the same recipee but instead of tomato and celery we put potato and pepper. And, at the last 20 - 15 min we add one fresh chorizo and a slice of pancetta. Of course all of that with a great olive oil.

[@hcwollaston]

You mean EVGreekOO.

[@TheMigueloangel]

Thank you bro. Like simple home made meals!!

[@akispetretzikisen]

A special soup just for you!

[@r.f8323]

Akis Kitchen looks so delicious specially for dinner 😉 i love the olive oil so much ❤❤ its like a magic in every dish ..thx so much our special chef am so happy to be a member of ur channel 💖💖💖💖🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@alera7761]

Akis Kitchen This is perfect for today. We have so much snow in New York right now... Thank you, Chef! 💕

[@soumisoumi1160]

Akis Kitchen love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@loladee2852]

You tlking so cute ! I il try it looks yummy

[@multyaura]

Akis Kitchen lentil and fish fillet soup recipe please ☺️

[@cindyyan9851]

Akis! I made this soup 3x! It's easy and yummy! I'm making it again now! It's so good! I made a pot for my friend who came out of hospital, she loves it. Thank you! I love your easy recipes!

[@akispetretzikisen]

my pleasure!!

[@evalowis4675]

Back at home Peru we eat lots of pulse dishes, but my partner loves Greek cooking, so thank you for sharing your passion. 😍😋

[@onemercilessming1342]

Every Friday during Lent, the parish to which I belonged served (after Stations of the Cross) a dinner of bread and various vegetarian soups. So, instead of observing the Lenten fast at home, it was far more enjoyable to observe it with the parish community. Lentil soup was a staple of their repertoire. It's one of my favorites.

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

I love vegetarian foods! And Greece has many vegetarian foods, please do more vegetarian and vegan recipes. Cheers! :)

[@dimz796]

@cassl14 He says it's vegetable stock. Though, with all those vegetables, you can skip on bouillons or stock altogether.

[@bangkoknik5124]

Oooooooooooooooh yes! Olives and anchovies! What a great idea!

[@akispetretzikisen]

i love them

[@livingtherufflife]

I love this recipe. I’ve made it with & without tomatoes due to a family member who can’t have tomatoes & he asked for another bowl. I even forgot the bay leafs the 2nd time & it was still soooooo gooood!!! Ty ty!

[@hx1487]

This deserves a thousand likes!

[@ventasecu-gye371]

Excellent tip!!! i did not know adding salt before it is cooked will make lentils hard... now i know while before my lentils took so much time to cook 😶.... Thanks Akis!! 😘

[@hannibal3945]

I'll never get tired of watching this recipe

[@roberto1512ish]

I made this soup this evening, and it was delicious!!!! The best!

[@akispetretzikisen]

glad you liked it!

[@Grybop]

you don't want to have lentils for dinner, too heavy on the intestine system.

[@NidzShah-ps6kr]

Who knew lentils could make you drool. This soup looks great. I know where I'm getting my proteins from today :)

[@CrystallineGreen]

i make this recipe for my daughter and she love it (She's 5 years old) 😄❤ subscribed! ✌

[@akispetretzikisen]

now that is wonderful!

[@codrutap6274]

this looks amazing. i love bay leaves so much and i never thought of adding them to lentils. you lovely greek people are geniuses 😁. Akis, you can't imagine how my cooking skills improved since i discovered your channel 😂😂. my greek skills as well 😂. i am going to greece this summer!

[@IndianPolishMix]

Made this today and it is DELICIOUS. Seriously, I had to resist from eating another bowl, because my stomach was already full!

Beautiful recipe, and the lovely side dishes, so excelent , I remembered my trip on Greece thanks .

[@lolodonovan8751]

it's really lovely that you plant your own herbs

[@anna-mariagio3391]

Well done bro! My fave childhood dish! From a migrate in UK

[@robj765]

I made this w minor modifications and it is a really nice and hearty everyday soup, or maybe in half portion the beginning of an elaborate dinner. I used the pressure cooker, and much less liquid/broth. 20 min under pressure for unsoaked green/brown lentils. My soup was thicker, which is how I like it. My other additions are a teaspoon of cane sugar in the beginning (to help those tomatoes), and a dash of lemon juice in the end. I used Worcestershire sauce for some umami, instead of the sides.

[@akispetretzikisen]

great!!!

[@Daveomabegin]

how was the lemon juice in the soup? Did it add a good flavor?

[@TheItsmegp46]

This video came just in time. With Greek Orthodox Lent only 17 days away, I have to gear up with some new fasting recipes.

[@mare_kk]

Nice to see so many vegetarian dishes on your channel. Greetings from Poland!

[@charlesbovalis6591]

Εισαι απιθανος !!! Εχτες εκανα την φασολαδα σου .. και εγινε πολυ καλη .. συντομα θα κανω και τις φακες σου. Να'σε παντα καλα !

[@akispetretzikisen]

και εσύ!

[@benzcrazy]

Bravo pethimou eiperohi syntagi

[@emirinobambino]

I never liked lentil soup until I was given some by a greek friend, and absolutely loved it. I'm hoping this is the dish she made, but I'm sure it will be delicious regardless. Thank you for the tip about the salt and lentils, I've never cooked with them before (:

[@reneekotevski1362]

Fakes 🙌 my favourite! Best dish ever Akis ! efharisto! 🙂

[@alinspqr]

Man! It's raining in my mouth....especially seeing the olives and the anchovis as a side dish....and before I can imagine a small cup of Tsipouro (hope I got that right...)

[@akispetretzikisen]

right indeed!

[@lulumuhairi1144]

i love your recipes , i wish if you have a restaurant!!! i tried so many types of olive oil but my favorite is greek !!!!!!!!

[@tsiganed]

It doesn't have to be complicated to be good and healty. Thank you again Akis.

[@crazyana001]

I had always thought that the best thing one can do with lentils is Indian-style curry. But this recipe has just changed my mind :)

[@wwsuwannee7993]

simple food is always the best...thanks Akis.

[@TheLeinad1987]

just made this it turned out EXCELLENT! Sooo good !

[@akispetretzikisen]

glad you liked it!

[@stephw8913]

I just made this recipe to the letter of instruction. I’m terrible at making soup. It’s always bland when I try but this is inanely delicious! And so easy to put together! Thank-you!

[@ninaaninaa3917]

I am gonna make it today 😊

[@facesxy]

Love that you show authentic greek recipes that are vegan 😍

[@TheWarwulf]

Akis! I made your "faki" recipe for my mom who swears its better than the one she used to make us. Lentils were cooked to perfection. Thank you, T

[@alinahremaliuc]

This is the best lentil soup ever!! 😍😃

[@LakonianLion]

Bravo vre Aki! GREEK olive oil!! Polli agape apo mia maniatissa sto Los Angeles!!

[@matthiasmartin4355]

Fantastic recipe, tried it out today for the very first time and turned out very good. Next time I will take a tad less cumin because I was a bit too generous with it. It's such an easy dish with simple down-to-earth ingredients yet absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing it.

[@taosblue5120]

Hello Akis and friends!! Akis, I’m making this soup today! God bless y’all! 😇🌟😊

[@81carlla]

My favourite Greek soup 😋 Thank you 🇬🇷

[@yokojkato]

My daughter's favorite soup. Quick and easy to cook as well as healthy and nutritious. Love the recipe.

[@louvamvakaris1778]

I used to dread this dish as a child, now I go to restaurants and pay $6 for a small bowl. Corona lockdown has me making it at home for now. This recipe is nice, it got me to add cumin to the batch I'm making. I prefer balsamic vinegar.

[@light-yi2me]

Lovely ! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@annemarielucas5561]

Bravo Akis, another beautiful dish. Thank you for sharing. 🤗

[@arthurgaboyan7774]

Greetings from Armenia. Thank you looks delicious

[@mjrussell414]

I just Instant Pot-ted this recipe and it is so good. I didn't have any white wine vinegar, so I topped it with lemon juice - delicious. This will be a soup I will make regularly for sure. Thanks!

[@Alun49]

This has become a favourite recipe of mine! Wonderful!

[@sandradedon2022]

Made it tonight. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@justaddmusclecom]

Lentils are so great, simple to make, delicious, and full of great nutrients. Perfect recipe my friend.

[@rosaferreira8139]

Amazing soups 👌😊

[@aprajitabanerjee2719]

Akis+his recepies =can make even simple masoor dal look and taste like wow ❤️😍🔥

[@ipekkutlu78]

Love it! Greetings from San Francisco. Lentils are delicious.

[@sharonk7472]

Thank u for this recipe Akis. Easiest and yummiest lentil soup ...slurp!!!

[@dion0691]

I also add some feta and fresh ground pepper when I serve my dish. I have also tried to add pieces from parmigiano reggiano when I didn't have feta in the soup at the end and it is lovely. Try it!

[@sandhyasudhir5456]

Very delicious. Will make it soon.

[@jackiewinters5792]

This looks absolutely delicious! I'm definitely making this.

[@user-uv4ry2bm7x]

Aki love the way you cook..healthy and delicious as reminds me of my days in Italy with all the healthy herbs, olives, anchovies, crusty bread, and olive oil...Great job

[@Mymusicfmw33]

Akis, this is a simple, absolutely delicious recipe. One of my favorites. However, I’m a bit concerned with you. You weren’t your usual spirited, vivacious self. If something was ailing you, I hope everything is ok by now. We all have days when we’re not quite ourselves. You’re still a favorite of mine.

[@alien036]

Akis you are a great cook! Thank you!

[@sarahashleystack08]

made it yesterday it was very nice, will make it again! thank you for the recipe

[@akispetretzikisen]

my pleasure!

[@patriciaaramt.604]

Gracias ! Excelente receta.

[@kimlongbeach5865]

I like that he put VİNEGAR and showed us how they eat in Greece like eating it with anchovies and olives

[@flyfishing1776]

good vid and you talk loud enough for people to hear Thank you

[@Ekaekto]

Made this yesterday. Super tasty!

[@mexicola8866]

I made this tonight, and wow! Thankyou for sharing your recipe. My whole family loved it.

[@akispetretzikisen]

Thank u! ❤️

[@richardyuman]

I spend the year in Poros, loved all kind of lentils and beans. Glad I found you.

[@soumya86]

I made this today in a pressure cooker which was super fast. Tasted so lovely - simple food is the best

[@stephaniebravo7773]

I just made it, it was sooo delicious, thank you.

[@lb6110]

Deliciousness!! Akis and the soup!

[@mc_sim]

Now it's one of my favorite dishes.

[@Bravo-bw3wd]

Eccellente, bravo!

[@nairihakobyan9327]

Amazing soup, amazing cook. Cant wait to try it. Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ!🇬🇷

[@GreekGodessDiva]

Exactly how my mother makes it. So good.

[@Gobixxpeter2984]

AKIS' at more greek dish. I love greek food.

[@teffreminilik]

Best soup ever 🙏❤️

[@dparks3784]

Easy simple recipe. Nice video demonstration.

[@Shena2526]

Thanks brother for sharing with so much love.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MissCDM1979]

Best soup ever!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@waxmasterX666]

In Italy we serve it with some Gorgonzola. We also put some potatoes with the veggies.

[@akispetretzikisen]

here we also add some cheese ! no potatoes though

[@ALittleWingedOne]

This is the first time I made a veggie soup that my husband actually liked 🤣🤣🤣 I stopped making soup’s because it never came right...but as you say Akis, this is perfection 😍😍😍 Lovely..it will be often on my menu. And I love that it’s soooo simple ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you! It made my day, I enjoyed cooking. I love your channel 🥰

[@harshaweeraratne5806]

Akis you sound like an interesting person and you know a lot of stuff I've been to Greece.Great country,do not remember eating Greek food.Had lovely olives.

[@akispetretzikisen]

then you must come again

Amazing! We make this soup every New Year and tradition says: lentils bring you luck and wealth for the year! Never tried with anchovies! Gonna try it next time!

[@akispetretzikisen]

where do you live?

Southern Hungary during winter, Sarti, Halkidiki during summer!

[@akispetretzikisen]

great!!!

[@rohankamath88]

A version of this is an absolute staple "masoor daal" in many parts of India. Carrots and celery are not usually added though. What we typically do is add some turmeric, red chili powder, coriander and cumin powder and garam masala to the onions when they are sauteing, then add the tomatoes, then the lentils and cook it all off. Sometimes baby spinach is mixed in right at the end to make it more nutritious. The daal is then served garnished with a few teaspoons of cream or yogury and freshly chopped coriander(cilantro) with naans, parathas or rice and is almost exactly the consistency of this soup. :) :)

[@jackiewinters5792]

+rohan kamath Wow, that sounds delicious!!

[@akispetretzikisen]

a staple of Indian cuisine!

[@greygeese]

I know this is random, but you shouldn't mix lentils with dairy. It can cause an upset tummy. The dairy also blocks iron absorption (and lentils are a good iron source). Sounds yummy without the yogurt though!

[@mehtadevanshi]

You can totally skip the yogurt. It's just for garnish anyway.

[@mimm2578]

Μου αρέσει το πώς μαγειρεύεις και μου αρέσει η αγγλική σου έμφαση. Επίσης, το μαγείρεμα με γλυκά είναι το πιο cool. είσαι όμορφος!

[@eugenierunner7988]

Short, sweet recipe! Love it!

[@lupinedepin]

I will try that! I need that in my life!

[@garima28]

Looks amazing! A very hearty vegetarian dish! Thanks!