FAKES XITHATI ( SOUR LENTIL SOUP)

      Title: FAKES XITHATI ( SOUR LENTIL SOUP)
  Categories: Greek, Soups
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
     1/2 l  Brown lentils
       2 l  Water
     1/4 l  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 tb Flour
     1/2 dl Vinegar (or to taste)
            Salt
            Freshly ground black pepper
  
   *Note: Finely chopped parsley may be substituted for coriander
   leaves. Wash lentils in several changes of cold water, or place in a
   sieve and run water through them. Drain. 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). Bring to the
   boil, cover pan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour or until lentils
   are soft. Put water and flour in a screw top jar, seal and shake
   until thoroughly combined. This prevents lumps forming. Pour this
   gradually into boiling soup, stirring constantly, until thickened
   slightly.  Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Return to the
   boil, boil gently for 5 minutes, then serve hot.
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