SOUR LENTIL SOUP

MATERIALS

• 1 cup of Hasata Mardin Red Lentils
• 1/2 cup of Hasata Osmancik Rice
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1/2 tablespoon of pepper paste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 6-7 cups of water or chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon of dried mint
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

PREPARATION

• 1.Place the Hasata Mardin Red Lentils and Osmancik Rice in a strainer and rinse them thoroughly under running water. Drain well.
• 3.In a pot, add the rinsed lentils, rice, and 4 cups of water, then bring to a boil.
• 4.Reduce the heat and simmer until the ingredients are softened. Stir in the diluted tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, and crushed garlic.
• 5.Adjust the consistency by adding more hot water if needed. Simmer for another 5-6 minutes and then remove from the heat. For the spiced oil, heat butter and olive oil in a skillet.
• 6.Add the dried mint and red pepper flakes, simmer briefly, and then remove from the heat.
• 7.Pour the spiced oil over the prepared soup and stir gently.
• Serve the soup hot.