Strained Lentil Soup

1. A few pieces of meat with bones

1. 1 cup of red lentils
2. 8 cups of water
3. 1 tablespoon of flour
4. 1 whole onion
5. Salt

For the sauce on the surface of the soup:

1. 4 tablespoons of olive oil
2. 2 tablespoons of butter
3. 1 teaspoon of red pepper powder

1. Wash the lentils thoroughly and place them in a pot. Add the bones, onion, 8 cups of water, and salt. Let it simmer on low heat.

1. While it is cooking, toast 1 tablespoon of flour in a non-stick pan until its aroma is released, then turn off the heat.
2. Remove the bones from the soup and pass the soup through a sieve using the back of a spoon.
3. Mix the toasted flour with 1 cup of water, then add it to the strained soup while stirring. Let it simmer for a few minutes and then turn off the heat.
4. For the sauce: Melt the oils in a pan, and when they are slightly hot, add the pepper powder. Stir and let it cook for a moment, then turn off the heat.
5. Pour the sauce over the soup when serving. Add some lemon juice and black pepper, and enjoy!