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Turkish Red Lentil Soup

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A warm and creamy Turkish Red Lentil Soup that’s packed with flavors, making it a healthy and comforting meal option.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 2 carrots (chopped)
  • 1 rib celery (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into small pieces)
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups split red lentils (dried)
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 twists black pepper
  • 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
  • 1 handful flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
  • Pita bread
  • Chili oil (made with 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 4 tablespoons olive oil)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté on medium heat for about 4 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Add the grated garlic, ground cumin, and tomato paste. Fry for one more minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the potatoes and pour in the vegetable broth. Add the rinsed lentils and season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Let it simmer on medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the lentils and potatoes are cooked and tender.
  6. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with lemon juice, parsley, and chili oil.
  8. To make chili oil, warm 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, add red pepper flakes and crushed garlic. Fry for 1 minute on low heat.

Notes

Rinse lentils before use to remove dirt. Adjust broth for desired thickness. Taste as it cooks for seasoning.

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Keywords: Turkish, soup, lentil, vegan, healthy, comfort food

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