Turkish Lentil Soup

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat up some olive oil on very low heat.
  2. 2Heat up some olive oil on very low heat.
  3. 3Heat up some olive oil on very low heat.
  4. 4Add a coarsely chopped onion.
  5. 5Add a coarsely chopped onion.
  6. 6Add a coarsely chopped onion.
  7. 7Add a coarsely chopped carrot.
  8. 8Add a coarsely chopped carrot.
  9. 9Add a coarsely chopped carrot.
  10. 10Add a coarsely chopped rib of celery.
  11. 11Add a coarsely chopped rib of celery.
  12. 12Add a coarsely chopped rib of celery.
  13. 13Saute these for about 5 minutes to build flavor.
  14. 14Saute these for about 5 minutes to build flavor.
  15. 15Saute these for about 5 minutes to build flavor.
  16. 16Add pressed garlic.
  17. 17Add pressed garlic.
  18. 18Add pressed garlic.
  19. 19Add a teaspoon of ground cumin for aroma.
  20. 20Add a teaspoon of ground cumin for aroma.
  21. 21Add a teaspoon of ground cumin for aroma.
  22. 22Add a couple of tablespoon of tomato paste.
  23. 23Add a couple of tablespoon of tomato paste.
  24. 24Add a couple of tablespoon of tomato paste.
  25. 25Fry for one more minute until fragrant.
  26. 26Fry for one more minute until fragrant.
  27. 27Fry for one more minute until fragrant.
  28. 28Add two medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into dice.
  29. 29Add two medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into dice.
  30. 30Add two medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into dice.
  31. 31Add two cups of red lentils that you previously rinsed underwater.
  32. 32Add two cups of red lentils that you previously rinsed underwater.
  33. 33Add two cups of red lentils that you previously rinsed underwater.
  34. 34Add 2 liters of vegetable broth or water, one liter at a time.
  35. 35Add 2 liters of vegetable broth or water, one liter at a time.
  36. 36Add 2 liters of vegetable broth or water, one liter at a time.
  37. 37Season with salt and black pepper.
  38. 38Season with salt and black pepper.
  39. 39Season with salt and black pepper.
  40. 40Simmer on medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the red lentils are cooked and the potatoes are fork tender.
  41. 41Simmer on medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the red lentils are cooked and the potatoes are fork tender.
  42. 42Simmer on medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the red lentils are cooked and the potatoes are fork tender.
  43. 43Blend the soup with an immersion blender.
  44. 44Blend the soup with an immersion blender.
  45. 45Blend the soup with an immersion blender.
  46. 46Taste and adjust for salt.
  47. 47Taste and adjust for salt.
  48. 48Taste and adjust for salt.
  49. 49Make it a meal by serving it in a bowl.
  50. 50Make it a meal by serving it in a bowl.
  51. 51Make it a meal by serving it in a bowl.
  52. 52Top with red pepper flakes and garlic gently fried in extra virgin olive oil.
  53. 53Top with red pepper flakes and garlic gently fried in extra virgin olive oil.
  54. 54Top with red pepper flakes and garlic gently fried in extra virgin olive oil.
  55. 55Add some freshly chopped parsley.
  56. 56Add some freshly chopped parsley.
  57. 57Add some freshly chopped parsley.
  58. 58Add a squeeze of lemon.
  59. 59Add a squeeze of lemon.
  60. 60Add a squeeze of lemon.
  61. 61Serve with warm pita bread.
  62. 62Serve with warm pita bread.
  63. 63Serve with warm pita bread.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Onion
  • Carrot
  • Carrot
  • Carrot
  • Rib of celery
  • Rib of celery
  • Rib of celery
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 2 medium Potatoes
  • 2 medium Potatoes
  • 2 medium Potatoes
  • 2 cups Red lentils
  • 2 cups Red lentils
  • 2 cups Red lentils
  • 2 liters Vegetable broth or water
  • 2 liters Vegetable broth or water
  • 2 liters Vegetable broth or water
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Freshly chopped parsley
  • Freshly chopped parsley
  • Freshly chopped parsley
  • Lemon
  • Lemon
  • Lemon
  • Warm pita bread
  • Warm pita bread
  • Warm pita bread

Equipment

PanWooden spoonGarlic pressPeelerColanderImmersion blenderLadleBowl