Pureed Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1/2 onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (diced)
• 1/2 c canned diced tomatoes
• 8-9 c chicken stock
• 2 c red lentils
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tbsp dried mint
• 2 c potato (diced)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (more to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add onion and stir, cooking until translucent. Add garlic and saute for one additional minute.

2. 2

   Add all other ingredients to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a low boil/simmer.

3. 3

   Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils and potatoes are soft. Transfer in batches to a blender and blend until smooth (or use a stick-blender to blend directly in the pot).

4. 4

   Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.