World Flavors Cookbook

Armenian Lentil Soup (Vospov Apoor)

Name: Armenian Lentil Soup (Vospov Apoor)
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Armenia
Ingredients: 2 cups red lentils; 1 onion, caramelized; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tbsp dried mint; Lemon juice; Olive oil

A thick, warming red lentil soup flavored with cumin, dried mint, and caramelized onions.

Cuisine: Armenia

Ingredients

2 cups red lentils
1 onion, caramelized
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp dried mint
Lemon juice
Olive oil

Instructions

1. Boil lentils until they break down. 2. Sauté onions until dark brown and add to the soup. 3. Season with cumin and mint. 4. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.