Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Method

1. 1
   • olive oil 2 tbsp
   • onion 1
   • carrot 1

   Soften onion and carrot — Heat the olive oil in a pot and soften the onion and carrot for 7 minutes.

   ⏱7 min
2. 2
   • garlic 3
   • tomato paste 1 tbsp
   • ground cumin 2 tsp
   • paprika 1 tsp

   Bloom the spices — Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, and paprika and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

   ⏱2 min
3. 3
   • red lentils 250 g
   • vegetable stock 1¼ l

   Simmer the lentils — Add the lentils and vegetable stock, season, and simmer for 25 minutes until the lentils collapse.

   ⏱25 min
4. 4
   • lemon 1

   Blend until smooth — Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the lemon juice.

5. 5
   • fresh mint 3 tbsp
   • chilli flakes ¼ tsp

   Garnish and serve — Ladle into bowls and top with fresh mint and a scattering of chilli flakes.