Delicious Healthy Turkish Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• 200 grams red lentils
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 1 can of tomato paste (70g)
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  Fresh parsley, for garnish
•  Lemon slices, for serving

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
2. 2 Add the onion and cook until translucent.
3. 3 Add the garlic, cumin, and paprika and cook for another minute.
4. 4 Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and tomato paste to the pot. Bring to a boil.
5. 5 Let the soup simmer gently for about 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
6. 6 Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
7. 7 Season with salt and pepper.
8. 8 Serve the soup with some fresh parsley and a slice of lemon. Enjoy!