Red Lentil and Bulgur Soup Mercimek Corbasi Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1/4 cup fine bulgur
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 6 cups vegetable stock or water
• 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper