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Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Prep10 minCook30 minTotal40 minDifficultyVery easy
Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Celery

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
340.6
total 1362.5
Protein
17.8 g
total 71.2 g
Carbs
51.5 g
total 206 g
Fat
8.3 g
total 33.4 g

Estimated · based on 12 of 14 ingredients

A velvety, warmly spiced lentil soup brightened with lemon and fresh mint. Known as mercimek çorbası, it is a Turkish staple served at every table.

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Method

  1. 1
    • olive oil2 tbsp
    • onion1
    • carrot1

    Soften onion and carrot — Heat the olive oil in a pot and soften the onion and carrot for 7 minutes.

  2. 2
    • garlic3
    • tomato paste1 tbsp
    • ground cumin2 tsp
    • paprika1 tsp

    Bloom the spices — Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, and paprika and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3
    • red lentils250 g
    • vegetable stock1¼ l

    Simmer the lentils — Add the lentils and vegetable stock, season, and simmer for 25 minutes until the lentils collapse.

  4. 4
    • lemon1

    Blend until smooth — Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the lemon juice.

  5. 5
    • fresh mint3 tbsp
    • chilli flakes¼ tsp

    Garnish and serve — Ladle into bowls and top with fresh mint and a scattering of chilli flakes.

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