Lentil soup
1/2 cup Sitia Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lb lentils (brown) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 - 3 finely chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or 3 ripe grated tomatoes) 3 bay leaves 2 tablespoons vinegar salt and pepperPlace lentils in a pot with enough water to cover them and boil for 5 - 6 minutes, then drain them. Brown onion in olive oil, add lentils, garlic, tomato paste diluted in 1 cup water (or just the tomatoes), bay leaves, salt, pepper and water to cover. Boil the lentils until cooked which will take about half an hour. Add vinegar, boil for 5 more minutes and then serve.