Turkish Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 lemon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- for garnish fresh mint chopped
- for garnish fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint and parsley.
