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: 2 cups red lentils; 1/4 cup long-grain rice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup peeled, finely diced tomato; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 9 cups chicken or vegetable stock or water; Salt to taste; 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped mint; 2 cups plain toasted bread cubes; Lemon wedges; Plain yogurt

Servings: persons

2 cups red lentils
1/4 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup peeled, finely diced tomato
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
9 cups chicken or vegetable stock or water
Salt to taste
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped mint
2 cups plain toasted bread cubes
Lemon wedges
Plain yogurt

1
Place the lentils and rice in a sieve, rinse well and allow to drain.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy four-quart saucepan.
3
Add the onion, and saute until soft but not brown.
4
Stir in the tomato paste, tomato, paprika and cayenne pepper.
5
Add the lentils, rice and stock.
6
Stir well, and simmer, covered, 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the lentils have virtually dissolved into a puree.
7
Stir from time to time.
8
Add salt to taste.
9
If the soup is too thick, add a little water.
10
Serve each portion sprinkled with mint leaves and croutons, with lemon wedges and yogurt on the side.

1229

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

179

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red lentils, 1/4 cup long-grain rice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup onions, finely chopped, 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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