A delicious and hearty Turkish soup made with red lentils, flavored with mint and spices. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 cups water
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the diced carrot and minced garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Add the rinsed red lentils and water to the pot, and bring to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Step 7
Stir in the dried mint, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Step 8
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. You can also transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth.
Step 9
Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 10
Serve hot, garnished with additional mint if desired.