Leshta: Bulgaria’s Hearty Lentil Soup That Will Warm Your Soul – Wine Dharma

Ingredients

• 200 g lentils
• 1 medium onion , finely chopped
• 1 carrot , diced
• 1 red pepper , diced
• 2 cloves of garlic , chopped
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried savory (or marjoram, alternatively)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1.5 litres water or vegetable stock
• Fresh parsley , chopped for garnish