Green Lentil Soup with Orzo Pasta
(from taraagacayak’s recipe box)
Source: Aysel Agacayak
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 8 people
Ingredients
- Oil or butter for the pan
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp red pepper paste, sweet
- 1 Tbsp red pepper paste, spicy
- 1 tomato or 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tablet beef bouillon
- 2 cups green lentils, cleaned and washed
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta (or eriste)
Directions
-
Melt oil in the pot and saute the chopped onions.
-
Add the pepper paste and tomatoes and fry until well blended. You may need to add a little water. Add the beef bouillon and simmer for a minute or two.
-
Add the lentils and orzo pasta and cover with boiling water from a kettle.
-
Cook in a pressure cooker for 15 minutes. Uncover and add spices (salt, black and red pepper) to taste.