Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe
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4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe
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A smooth Turkish soup made with split red lentils and a selection of spices. This soup is then topped with a refreshing topping.
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Ingredients
The Soup
- 1 Cup red split lentils also called Masoor Dal
- 2 Pieces garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 carrot
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon paprika
- ½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds Ground
- 1 Tablespoon tomato sauce optional
- 3 Cups Water mixed with concentrated Stock or veg broth
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
- To Taste salt
The Topping
- 1-2 Tablespoon olive oil
- red chili pepper flakes as per your needs
- a few mint leaves
Instructions
For the Soup
- Rinse lentils well and keep soaking for at least 5–10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables. The longer you soak the lentils (20-30 mins), the better, as it cuts cooking time and helps in the digestion.
- Prepare veggies. Chop garlic, slice onion, dice tomato and slice carrot.
- Chop Mint and keep aside. This will be a garnish.
- Heat up a pot with the olive oil and sauté onion over a medium heat setting until soft.
- Then stir in the garlic, tomato, and carrot and cook for 2–3 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat or take the pot from the heat. Season with paprika and cumin powder, and add a tablespoon of tomato paste.
- Take back to the heat or increase to a medium heat setting. Stir-cook the whole content for 1–2 minutes.
- Strain lentils. Pour the lentils into the pot with the broth.
- Mix the whole content well and cook for 10–15 minutes over a medium-high heat setting. The lentils will fill out the pot, and they are done cooking when they are soft.
- Blend with a hand blender into a smooth soup without pieces and bits.
- The soup should be still hot, but not over a heating source. Stir the lemon juice into the soup. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
For the Topping
- Pour the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with olive oil, chili pepper flakes, and freshly chopped peppermint.
Notes
- Lentils should always be rinsed a few times with clear water to get rid of impurities. This also helps your digestion later.
- You get whole red masoor lentils or split red masoor lentils. Try to get the split ones because they cook faster, but the whole ones are fine too.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
438g
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1507mg
(63%)
Potassium
1375mg
(39%)
Fiber
33g
(132%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
7010IU
(140%)
Vitamin C
24.3mg
(27%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
8.6mg
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 438g | |
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1507mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1375mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 33g | 132% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 7010IU | 140% |
| Vitamin C | 24.3mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8.6mg | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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