Delicious Turkish Lentil Soup Recipe That Wows With Every Spoonful
This delicious Turkish lentil soup is sure to impress with every spoonful. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook for another minute.
- Add lentils and pour in the vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend the soup longer.
- Add additional spices for extra flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Turkish, lentil soup, healthy, vegetarian