Turkish Red Lentil Soup With Minted Butter And Spic

Name: Turkish Red Lentil Soup With Minted Butter And Spiced Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 1 cup red lentils; 1/2 onion, diced; 1/2 red pepper, diced; 1 bay leaf; 6 cups home-made vegetable (from scraps) or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter or ghee; 1 tablespoon dried mint; 1 lemon; Spiced Croutons; 1/2 cup day-old good bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon butter or ghee; 1 teaspoon Turkish red pepper flakes (Spanish smoked paprika also works wonderfully)

Servings: persons

Soup
1 cup red lentils
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 bay leaf
6 cups home-made vegetable (from scraps) or chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter or ghee
1 tablespoon dried mint
1 lemon
Spiced Croutons
1/2 cup day-old good bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter or ghee
1 teaspoon Turkish red pepper flakes (Spanish smoked paprika also works wonderfully)

1
Rinse red lentils and soak in water for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
2
Add lentils, chopped onion, red pepper, bay leaf and 6 cups of broth of your choice to a medium saucepan. Bring to boil, then turn down heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are beginning to dissolve.
3
Remove bay leaf and puree soup in a blender or with a hand-blender until fine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
In a small pan, melt butter, then add mint and saute for a few seconds. Turn off heat and set aside.
5
For the croutons, melt butter with red pepper flakes, then add bread cubes and fry in the pan until reddish golden.
6
Serve the soup drizzled with minted butter, a few spicy croutons and a squeeze of lemon. Afiyet olsun!

741

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup, 1 cup red lentils, 1/2 onion, diced, 1/2 red pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Turkish Red Lentil Soup With Minted Butter And Spiced Croutons 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkish Red Lentil Soup With Minted Butter And Spiced Croutons

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