Red Lentil Turkish Soup: The Best Comfort Food You’ll Love
A warm and hearty Red Lentil Turkish Soup that is perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced carrot and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and paprika; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the red lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a smoother texture if desired.
- Adjust spices according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg