Turkish Green Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Turkish Green Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup green lentil, soak in water overnight (don't boil or it will lose vitamins); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 -3 cups hot water; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; Garnish; 1 garlic clove, smashed with salt; 4 -5 tablespoons wine vinegar, with raspberry juice or 4 -5 tablespoons another type vinegar

Servings: persons

3/4 cup green lentil, soak in water overnight (don't boil or it will lose vitamins)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 -3 cups hot water
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Garnish
1 garlic clove, smashed with salt
4 -5 tablespoons wine vinegar, with raspberry juice or 4 -5 tablespoons another type vinegar

1
Sautee the onion with butter for 4-5 minutes in a medium-sized pot.
2
Then add the flour, stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3
Pour in the hot water slowly, stirring constantly. Make sure the flour doesn't clump.
4
Add in the washed and drained lentils, salt and cumin.
5
Cook until the lentils are soft on medium heat. Stir occasionally. Taste it along the way and if necessary, add more salt or water. Pour the soup into your soup bowls with a ladle.
6
Mix the garnish ingredients in a small bowl. Pour 1 tbsp of the garnish in each soup bowl.

108

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup green lentil, soak in water overnight (don't boil or it will lose vitamins), 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Turkish Green 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.

Turkish Green Lentil Soup

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