Spicy Potato Soup

(Acili Patates Corbasi)

2 medium size potatoes, peeled, cut in small cubes
1 medium size onion, sliced
1 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tbsp red pepper paste, sweet
1 tsp red pepper paste, hot
2 tbsp canned crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 cups chicken stock, hot
Salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice

Garnish:
2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Saute the onion with butter for 2-3 minutes at medium heat in a medium size pot. Add in the potatoes, continue to saute for 4-5 more minutes. Add in the flour, stir one more minute. Now add in the chicken broth, red pepper pastes, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook until the potatoes are tender at medium-low heat. Season with the parsley, lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve while still warm.

2 servings.