Ingredients:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, cook or a minute, add salt, pepper,and the liquid. Bring to a boil.
Stir rice and bulgur into the boiling soup base, reduce the heat to a high simmer, stir occasionally. Test the rice and bulgur, when they are al dente add the lentils, stir until it goes back to a simmer. Cook the lentils stirring occasionally. As soon as the lentils are done, add the vermicelli, pepper flakes and the mint. Let the soup simmer for another 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Serve hot.