Description
This Turkish Lentil Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a satisfying meal. Made with red lentils, vegetables, and a blend of spices, this soup is easy to make and full of wholesome ingredients. Serve it with a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley for a delightful touch.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the carrot and potato, cook for another few minutes.
- Add garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using; cook until fragrant.
- Add lentils and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Puree the soup until smooth with an immersion blender or leave it slightly chunky.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For an extra authentic touch, drizzle with melted butter infused with paprika before serving.
- This soup pairs perfectly with warm pita or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
