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Red Lentil Turkish Soup

Creamy Red Lentil Turkish Soup for Cozy Nights at Home

This Creamy Red Lentil Turkish Soup is a comforting vegan and gluten-free option perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 cup Red Lentils Rinse thoroughly
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 1 medium Potato Diced
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Bloom in oil for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper Or smoked paprika
  • 1 each Lemon Wedges For serving
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
For the Garlic & Pepper Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven
  • Immersion blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Red Lentil Turkish Soup
  1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add diced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and diced potato. Season with salt and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes, allowing it to bloom.
  4. Add cumin, coriander, and Aleppo pepper. Mix well and toast for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and add rinsed red lentils. Bring to a boil for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  8. In a skillet, heat olive oil, add sliced garlic and Aleppo pepper, cooking until golden brown.
  9. Serve the soup in bowls and drizzle with the garlic and pepper oil. Add lemon wedges for additional brightness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse lentils thoroughly before cooking and always serve with lemon wedges to enhance flavors.

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