Turkish Red Lentil and Grains Soup

This is a satisfying soup with unusual flavours. The bulghur and the rice add a lovely texture to the soup.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6

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 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  teaspoon dried mint

Directions

1. Saute the onion in the olive oil until translucent. Add the garlic and saute one minute more.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the butter and one teaspoon dried mint.
3. Bring to boil and lower to simmer. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup slightly or put a cup or two into a blender.
5. To serve, melt the butter and add the mint. Drizzle on top of soup.