Mercemek Çorbası

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the onions and carrots.
  2. 2Chop the onions and carrots.
  3. 3Chop the onions and carrots.
  4. 4Sauté onions and carrots with some cumin in a pot.
  5. 5Sauté onions and carrots with some cumin in a pot.
  6. 6Sauté onions and carrots with some cumin in a pot.
  7. 7Add tomato puree and rinsed lentils to the pot.
  8. 8Add tomato puree and rinsed lentils to the pot.
  9. 9Add tomato puree and rinsed lentils to the pot.
  10. 10Simmer with vegetable stock until the lentils are really soft.
  11. 11Simmer with vegetable stock until the lentils are really soft.
  12. 12Simmer with vegetable stock until the lentils are really soft.
  13. 13While the soup simmers, prepare the croutons by zesting lemon onto bread pieces and baking them.
  14. 14While the soup simmers, prepare the croutons by zesting lemon onto bread pieces and baking them.
  15. 15While the soup simmers, prepare the croutons by zesting lemon onto bread pieces and baking them.
  16. 16Whizz up the soup with an immersion blender or leave it chunky.
  17. 17Whizz up the soup with an immersion blender or leave it chunky.
  18. 18Whizz up the soup with an immersion blender or leave it chunky.
  19. 19In a pan, toast some Aleppo pepper and dried mint in olive oil to create the chili oil.
  20. 20In a pan, toast some Aleppo pepper and dried mint in olive oil to create the chili oil.
  21. 21In a pan, toast some Aleppo pepper and dried mint in olive oil to create the chili oil.
  22. 22Serve the soup in a bowl, topped with crunchy croutons, a drizzle of the Aleppo chili oil, lemon juice, and fresh parsley.
  23. 23Serve the soup in a bowl, topped with crunchy croutons, a drizzle of the Aleppo chili oil, lemon juice, and fresh parsley.
  24. 24Serve the soup in a bowl, topped with crunchy croutons, a drizzle of the Aleppo chili oil, lemon juice, and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • Onions
  • Onions
  • Onions
  • Carrots
  • Carrots
  • Carrots
  • Cumin
  • Cumin
  • Cumin
  • Tomato puree
  • Tomato puree
  • Tomato puree
  • Rinsed lentils
  • Rinsed lentils
  • Rinsed lentils
  • Veg stock
  • Veg stock
  • Veg stock
  • Sourdough bread
  • Sourdough bread
  • Sourdough bread
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon juice
  • Chopped parsley
  • Chopped parsley
  • Chopped parsley
  • Aleppo pepper
  • Aleppo pepper
  • Aleppo pepper
  • Dried mint
  • Dried mint
  • Dried mint
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifePotPanSpoonImmersion blenderBaking tray

Tips

  • You can substitute Aleppo pepper with paprika if unavailable.
  • Whizz up the soup for a smooth consistency or leave it chunky if you prefer.