Red Lentil Soup - One Turkmen Kitchen

Ingredients

• 200 g (1 cup) red lentils
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1½ l (6 cups) water
• 1 tablespoon filini (short-cut angel hair pasta)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch dried mint (optional)