Turkish Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups lentils
• 7 cups water
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp flour
• 3-4 cloves garlic
• Salt

Steps

1. 1.Melt olive oil and 1 tbsp butter, add coarsely chopped garlic and sauté lightly. Do not let garlic change color too much.
2. 2.Add flour and sauté very lightly. Do not overcook the flour.
3. 3.Add thoroughly washed lentils (until water runs clear) and sauté until they turn slightly yellowish.
4. 4.Add water and salt. You can also use meat or chicken broth.
5. 5.Once lentils are well cooked, blend for at least 2 minutes.
6. 6.Finally, add 1 tsp hot butter and serve hot.