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Turkish Red Lentil Soup

A hearty and delicious Turkish red lentil soup that's perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot, and sauté until softened.
  2. 2. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, and paprika. Cook for another minute.
  3. 3. Add the red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  4. 4. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Lentil Soup
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