Epic Lentil Soup

How to make awesome and SIMPLE lentil soup (Turkish style)

- I know this from my mother and it can be played around with a bit.

INGREDIENTS:

1 large onion

2 cups of red lentil

1 potato

1 carrot

1 1/2 or 2 litres of water

2 tablespoons of oil or butter

1 tablespoon of tomato puree or 1/2 a can of tomatoes

1 tablespoon of flour

2 vegetable stock cubes (or chicken stock goes really well)

Chilies, salt, pepper and cumin to season (to taste)

STEPS:

1. Chop the onions and brown in a pan with the oil. Once softened add the flour and mix well.

2. Chop the carrots and potato and add them to the pan, continue to mix.

3. Soak the lentils in water and get rid of the starch (white water) then also add to the pan.

4. Add the water, stock cubes and tomato puree/or canned tomatoes.

5. Let water boil and simmer for around 20 minutes or so (or until all the ingredients are mushy)

6. Add seasoning and voila!

Serve hot with a wedge of lemon and crusted bread and it will get you through the winter days!

Enjoy!