Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Kirmizi Mercimek Corbasi)

Red lentil soup is a popular dish in Turkish cuisine and is often served as a starter or a main course. It is known for its rich flavor and creamy texture.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 12.

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Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Kirmizi Mercimek Corbasi)

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Turkish Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Potato
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cups Water
• 4 wedge Lemon
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils in cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and potato to the pot and sauté until they start to soften.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt.
5. Add the red lentils and water to the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 25 minutes, until the lentils are cooked and the vegetables are tender.
7. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
8. Serve the soup hot with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.