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Mercimek Soup

Mercimek Soup
Turkey
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 potato, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Add the Vegetables and Spices

Stir in the chopped carrots and potato, and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the tomato paste, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.

Add the Lentils and Broth

Add the rinsed red lentils to the pot and stir to combine.

Pour in the vegetable broth or water, and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

Blend the Soup

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only a portion of the soup.

Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.

Adjust Seasoning

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt and pepper.

Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Enjoy your meal!