Mercimek Corbasi Red Lentil Soup

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot and soften onion and carrot for 6 minutes.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add tomato paste and cumin and stir 1 minute.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add lentils, potato and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook 25–30 minutes until vegetables and lentils are very soft.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Blend carefully until smooth and add hot water if too thick. Season with salt.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Sprinkle with dried mint and serve with lemon wedges.