Serve this wonderfully warming soup by Dani Vann, is the perfect precursor to your Middle Eastern-themed dinner party.
- Place olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat, when hot add onions and saute until translucent, add garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Add paprika, chilli, carrots and tomato paste and cook, stirring, for a further 3 minutes. Add lentils and cook, stirring, for a further 2 minutes. Season with salt.
- Add 2 litres of water or chicken stock and 1 litre of water, bring to boil, and then simmer until lentils are cooked through and soup becomes thicker. To finish the soup, add lemon juice and season with salt, stir through.
- Place soup in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add extra water if soup becomes too thick. Serve warm with mint leaves and toasted Turkish bread
You may need it
Mixing Bowl Set
Food Storage Container Set
Kitchen Utensil Set