"Grandma's recipe for red lentil soup with lemon! Ready in 45 minutes, this hearty classic is full of protein, naturally vegan & gluten-free...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil
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1 large (400g) white onion, chopped
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1 large (30g) carrot, chopped
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7 cloves (20g) of garlic, minced
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1 large (425g) Russet potato, chopped
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2 tablespoons (35g) tomato paste
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1 tablespoon (20g) Turkish pepper paste (or sub with more tomato paste)
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1 cup (200g) split red lentils
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1 teaspoon (6g) table salt (double volume if using Kosher salt)
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pinch of black pepper
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optional: 1 teaspoon Aleppo chile flakes
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6 ½ cups (1500 ml) water at room temperature
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a squeeze of lemon juice
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1 teaspoon dried mint
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1 tablespoon unsweetened plant yogurt