Turkish black lentil soup with toasted bread

Directions

1. Peel the onion and finely chop it. Rinse the black lentils and drain them. ≈ 8 min
2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion for 2 minutes over medium heat, until it turns golden brown. ⏱ 2 min
3. Add the lentils, broth, spices, and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat. ⏱ 30 min
4. Strain the lentils with their broth through a sieve or in a blender. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
5. In a separate saucepan, heat the oil and add the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes until the mixture turns a light golden color. Drain the mixture. ⏱ 4 min
6. Add the lentil puree to the roux, simmer for 2 minutes, and then serve with grilled bread. ⏱ 2 min