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Turkish Lentil Soup Mercimek orbas

Turkish Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)
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Warm up with Turkish Lentil Soup Mercimek orbas a comforting recipe that soothes hunger and lifts your spirits instantly

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or red pepper flakes

    • Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the diced carrot and potato, stirring them around to coat in the oil. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cumin, letting it cook for a minute or two.
  • Pour in the rinsed red lentils and vegetable or chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for about 25 minutes.
  • Once the lentils and vegetables are soft, use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

    • Notes

    A comforting and flavorful Turkish lentil soup recipe combining red lentils, vegetables, and warm spices with a bright lemon finish, perfect for a nourishing and quick meal.

    Find it online: https://mekara.info/turkish-lentil-soup-mercimek-corbasi-recipe/