Seasoned Dried Bean Soup: A Nutritious Turkish Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried white beans (soaked overnight and drained)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt
• black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish