Red Lentil Soup-Turkish Style Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup-Turkish Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons butter; 1 3/4 cups finely chopped onions; 1 finely chopped carrot; 1 cup red lentil, washed,picked over and drained; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup milk (optional) or lemon juice (optional); salt; pepper; cayenne pepper; crouton; 3 teaspoons of fresh mint, snipped

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons butter
1 3/4 cups finely chopped onions
1 finely chopped carrot
1 cup red lentil, washed,picked over and drained
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons tomato paste
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups vegetable stock
1 cup milk (optional) or lemon juice (optional)
salt
pepper
cayenne pepper
crouton
3 teaspoons of fresh mint, snipped

1
In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add onions, lentils and carrots.
3
Cook, stirring often for 5 minutes.
4
Add paprika and tomato paste and stir well to mix.
5
Reduce heat to low and cook for a few minutes.
6
Gradually add stock or water, stirring constantly.
7
Simmer uncovered until lentils are v-e-r-y soft, around 30 minutes.
8
Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree to smooth.
9
Return to pan and add milk or lemon juice to taste.
10
Taste and add salt, pepper and cayenne.
11
Give it 5 minutes and taste again, adjust seasonings.
12
Ladle into bowls and offer croutons and mint at the table.

698

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons butter, 1 3/4 cups finely chopped onions, 1 finely chopped carrot, 1 cup red lentil, washed,picked over and drained, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Soup-Turkish Style 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-Turkish Style

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