Turkish Lentil Soup (30 mins)

Name: Turkish Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Carrots; 1 Celery, rib; 1 handful Flat-leaf parsley; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 Lemon, wedges; 1 Onion, large; 2 Potatoes, medium; 2 cups Split red lentils; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 8 cups Vegetable broth; 2 Black pepper, twists; 1 Chili oil; 1 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tsp Cumin, ground; 1 Pita bread

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· 30min · Vegetarian · 4 servings

Turkish lentil soup or Mercimek çorbası is a staple of Turkish cuisine where red lentils are simmered in a tasty broth with veggies and warm spices. Turkish red lentil soup is easy to make in 30 minutes and one pot. It has a smooth and comforting texture and a warm and soothing flavor, with a hint of tanginess from the fresh lemon juice.

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Ingredients

Produce

• 2 Carrots

• 1 Celery, rib

• 1 handful Flat-leaf parsley

• 3 cloves Garlic

• 1 Lemon, wedges

• 1 Onion, large

• 2 Potatoes, medium

• 2 cups Split red lentils

Canned Goods

• 2 tbsp Tomato paste

• 8 cups Vegetable broth

Baking & Spices

• 2 Black pepper, twists

• 1 Chili oil

• 1 1/2 tsp Salt

Oils & Vinegars

• 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin

Nuts & Seeds

• 1 tsp Cumin, ground

Bread & Baked Goods

• 1 Pita bread

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