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Lentils are a unique plant in terms of their beneficial properties. They contain many micro- and macroelements, as well as essential minerals and B vitamins. The combination of lentils and fried vegetables gives the dish a bright bean flavor, and the presence of spices adds a light spicy aftertaste.

Step 1

Chop the onion and garlic. Grate the carrots on a coarse grater.

Step 2

Place the onion in a saucepan and fry it until translucent in vegetable oil.

Step 3

Add carrots and garlic to the saucepan. Simmer the vegetables for a couple more minutes until the carrots are soft.

Step 4

Add tomato paste to the vegetables and simmer the contents of the saucepan for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Place lentils and spices in a saucepan and fill the contents of the saucepan with water.

Step 6

Cook the soup covered for 30 minutes over low heat until the lentils are done.

Step 7

Remove the soup from the heat and puree it using a blender.