Easy Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 7 ounces lentils Red Split, aka Masoor dal lentils or 7 oz or 1 cup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion slices
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tomato cut small
• 1 carrot cut small
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 cups water mixed with concentrated Stock
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• salt to taste
• olive oil
• red pepper flakes