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: 3 tablespoons Butter; 1 cup Onion, Medium diced; 1 clove Garlic, Grated; 1 tablespoon Tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Cumin, ground; 1 cup Red lentils; 2 tablespoons Rice, long grain; 5 cups Water; 1-2 teaspoons Kosher salt; 3 tablespoons Olive oil; 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons Butter
1 cup Onion, Medium diced
1 clove Garlic, Grated
1 tablespoon Tomato paste
1 tablespoon Sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cumin, ground
1 cup Red lentils
2 tablespoons Rice, long grain
5 cups Water
1-2 teaspoons Kosher salt
3 tablespoons Olive oil
2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper

1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and heat until it stops foaming. Add onion and cook gently until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
2
Add tomato paste, papika and cumin and saute 1 minute.
3
Add lentils, rice, 1-2 t salt and water, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until softened and broken down, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
4
Meanwhile, in a skillet heat olive oil, swirling to coat pan. Add Aleppo Pepper and stir, heating until a few bubbles appear and oil turns bright red. Remove from heat.
5
Serve in bowls with a swirl of pepper oil on top. Garnish with mint and lemon wedges.

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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: 3 tablespoons Butter, 1 cup Onion, Medium diced, 1 clove Garlic, Grated, 1 tablespoon Tomato paste, 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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