Turkish Lentil Soup In 30 Minutes
  1. Heat olive oil on very low heat.

  2. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes.

  3. Add the fresh garlic, 1 tsp of ground cumin, and 2 tbsp of tomato paste, and fry for 1 more minute.

  4. Add the diced potatoes, 2 cups of rinsed red lentils, and 2 liters of vegetable broth or water (1 liter at a time).

  5. Season with salt and black pepper.

  6. Simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until the lentils are cooked and the potatoes are fork tender.

  7. Blend the soup with an immersion blender.

  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

  9. Serve the soup in a bowl, topped with red pepper flakes and garlic fried in extra virgin olive oil, freshly chopped parsley, and a squeeze of lemon.

  10. Serve with warm pita bread.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍲Soup

Cuisine🇹🇷Turkish

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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