Mahlita Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 tablespoons riceInstead: bulgur
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon pepper paste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 6 cups hot water

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Wash and drain the red lentils and rice in plenty of water.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté finely chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

3. 3

   Add tomato and pepper pastes, continuing to sauté until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the lentils, rice, and hot water to the pot.

5. 5

   Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and cook until the lentils are completely soft.

6. 6

   Add spices, blend until smooth, simmer for one more boil, and remove from heat.

Note. Adding mint and red pepper flakes heated in butter at the final stage will double its flavor.