Turkish Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegan butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped or minced
• 1 potato, peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/4 cups red lentils
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• pul biber, to sprinkle (crushed chili flakes, also called Aleppo pepper)