Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Mint
• 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils in a colander.
2. 2Dice the onion and carrot.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
4. 4Add the onion and carrot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. 5Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
6. 6Add the red lentils, vegetable broth, dried mint, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
7. 7Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
8. 8Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth (optional).
9. 9Stir in the lemon juice before serving.

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