Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Turkish Red Lentil Soup; 2 cups red lentils, rinsed; 8 cups stock, I used a mix of vegetable and mushroom; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1 white potato, diced; 1 roasted red pepper, diced; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; lemon, sliced into wedges; big handful cilantro, chopped; red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

Turkish Red Lentil Soup
2 cups red lentils, rinsed
8 cups stock, I used a mix of vegetable and mushroom
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 white potato, diced
1 roasted red pepper, diced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
lemon, sliced into wedges
big handful cilantro, chopped
red pepper flakes

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1. Place the red lentils in a colandar and rinse.
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2. Place the washed lentils into a medium pot with the stock, potatoes, onion, paprika, and cumin.
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3. Bring the pot to a boil and reduce to a simmer then loosely place a lid on the pot leaving slightly ajar as to allow some evaporation. Cook for 40 minutes until the lentils are tender.
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4. Add salt, pepper, and roasted red pepper to soup then carefully ladle the soup into a blender or food processor and blend.
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5. Return blended soup to the pot to heat through.
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6. Serve with fresh lemon wedges, cilantro, and red pepper flakes.
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Ps. If you refrigerate leftovers the soup thickens up so reheat slowly and add a splash of water if needed.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Turkish Red Lentil Soup, 2 cups red lentils, rinsed, 8 cups stock, I used a mix of vegetable and mushroom, 1/2 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red Lentil Soup

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