Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Turkish Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon olive oil (can be left out I like it for the creaminess); 1 cup red lentil; 1 carrot, finely diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste (for a richer soup just use a whole 6-oz can); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked for extra zing!); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 dash garlic powder (just one shake); 1 dash cayenne pepper (a few shakes); 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 quart vegetable broth
1 teaspoon olive oil (can be left out I like it for the creaminess)
1 cup red lentil
1 carrot, finely diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste (for a richer soup just use a whole 6-oz can)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika (smoked for extra zing!)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 dash garlic powder (just one shake)
1 dash cayenne pepper (a few shakes)
2 bay leaves

1
Combine everything into a pot, and bring to a boil.
2
Lower the heat, loosely cover the pot, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils have completely softened.
3
Let the soup cool for about 5-10 minutes (you can also cheat and just pop the pot in the fridge or freezer for a couple minutes while catching up on work and texting, like I did!).
4
Pour the soup in a blender to puree it nicely.
5
After pureeing, I sometimes like to pop in a can of big white beans like great northern beans, navy beans, cannellini, or butterbeans with a little fresh cilantro if I happen to have any on hand. These are found in piyaz, another delicious meze.
6
Garnish with lemon and/or fresh mint, and serve with some delicious pitas, toasty Turkish bread, or sigara bourek!

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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: 1 quart vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon olive oil (can be left out I like it for the creaminess), 1 cup red lentil, 1 carrot, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Turkish 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.

Turkish Red Lentil Soup

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