Turkish Red Lentil and Grains Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red lentil
• 1/4 cup bulgur
• 1/4 cup uncooked rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon dried mint
• 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried mint

Directions

1. 1

   Saute the onion in the olive oil until translucent. Add the garlic and saute one minute more.

2. 2

   Add the rest of the ingredients except for the butter and one teaspoon dried mint.

3. 3

   Bring to boil and lower to simmer. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Use an immersion blender to puree the soup slightly or put a cup or two into a blender.

5. 5

   To serve, melt the butter and add the mint. Drizzle on top of soup.