Turkish Lentil Soup Recipe
Warm soups comfort the soul and body. This dish feels simple and nourishing. The Turkish Lentil Soup Recipe brings traditional Anatolian flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups water or vegetable broth
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot.
- Add onion and sauté until soft.
- Add carrot and stir gently.
- Mix in tomato paste evenly.
- Add lentils, spices, and water.
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer twenty minutes.
- Blend soup until smooth carefully.
- Adjust seasoning before serving warm.
Notes
- Rinse lentils to remove excess starch.
- Blend carefully to avoid splashes.
- Add water gradually for desired thickness.
- Use broth for deeper flavor.
- Serve with lemon for brightness.