
Lentil soup
Description
Perfect for lunch. I'll tell you more below. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.
- 2
Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Finely dice the red onion and sun-dried tomatoes, and press the garlic. Sauté the vegetables until soft.
- 3
Step 3

Rinse the bulgur until the water runs clear, then sauté in a saucepan until lightly golden.
- 4
Step 4

Add all the spices and heat them for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
- 5
Step 5

Add the rinsed red lentils and mix everything well. I used unpolished red lentils, so I soaked them in hot water for half an hour beforehand.
- 6
Step 6

Pour broth or water into a saucepan. Add tomato paste, salt, and sugar. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer over low heat for about half an hour, until the grains become soft. At the end, squeeze lemon juice into the soup.
- 7
Step 7

Serve the soup with finely chopped herbs. The "Bride's" soup is ready, enjoy your meal!