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Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)
Iftar
Turkish
Turkey

Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)

40 mins
Easy
Vegetarian, Halal, Vegan

Description

A hearty Turkish red lentil soup that's nutritious and filling, perfect for breaking the fast.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils, washed and drained
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in a pot, add onions and sauté until translucent.
  2. 2
    Add carrots and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in tomato paste and spices, cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Add lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are soft.
  6. 6
    Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  7. 7
    Season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

Calories

280 kcal

Protein

15g

Carbs

40g

Fat

8g