Spicy Turkish RED LENTIL SOUP – Easy VEGAN Comfort Food

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Ingredients:
• 1 cup red lentil, washed
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp hot red pepper paste (optional for heat)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp paprika powder
• 2 tsp Turkish red pepper flakes / pul biber
• 1/2 tsp powdered black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried mint
• 1.5 liter hot water or stock
• 2.5 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions:
1. Wash the lentils thoroughly until the water runs clear and set aside to drain
2. Roughly chop the onions and the garlic cloves.
3. In a large pot, heat up 3 tbsp olive oil and add the chopped onions
4. Stir and cook for 5 – 6 mins untik the onions are softened
5. Add the chopped garlic, stir and cook for 1 min until the garlic is fragrant
6. Add the tomato paste and optionally red pepper paste, stir to combine and sautee 2 mins until the paste is cooked
7. Add 2 tsp paprika powder, 2 tsp pul biber, 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp dried mint
8. Stir and saute for 1 – 2 mins on low heat until the spices are fragrant
9. Add the red lentils and add 1.5 liter water, bring to a boil
10. Switch to low heat and cook covered for 30 mins until the lentils are fully softened and start to split
11. Season with salt and process with a hand blender until the smooth but still a bit chunky
12. Let it rest for 10 mins, stir and serve with fresh bread, lemon wedges and pul biber to taste

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