Traditional Uryankel Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1 cup boiled green lentils
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon butterInstead: olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups broth or hot water
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt

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

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil and butter in a pot, then sauté finely chopped onions until pink.

2. 2

   Add the tomato paste and continue sautéing until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the boiled chickpeas and green lentils to the pot and sauté for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in the hot water or broth and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add salt, mint, and red pepper flakes, then simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve hot.

Note. Using hot water helps the legumes retain their rich flavor.