Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup Recipe

Name: Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup red lentils; 1/2 cup fine bulgur; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 8 cups vegetable stock; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves; 4 slices lemon; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
2 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup red lentils
1/2 cup fine bulgur
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 cups vegetable stock
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried mint leaves
4 slices lemon
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
2
Cook the onions in the hot butter until they are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
3
Stir the paprika, lentils, and bulgur into the onions and coat with the butter.
4
Add the tomato paste, vegetable stock, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil and cook until soft and creamy, about 1 hour.
5
Crumble the dried mint leaves into the soup; stir the soup and remove from heat.
6
Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint to serve.

220

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 2 onions, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 cup red lentils, and more.

Yes, Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' 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 Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup

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