Easy Turkish Lentil Soup

Name: Easy Turkish Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 piece Onion; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 pieces Carrot; 1 piece Potato; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Paprika; ¼ tsp Turmeric; 1 tbsp Dried Mint; to taste Salt; ½ tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 1¼ cups Red Lentils; 4 cups Chicken Stock; 3 cups Water; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes

TURKISH·NON-VEGSource

A comforting and flavorful Turkish red lentil soup, perfect for a chilly day. Quick to make and incredibly satisfying.

1h4Servings

Nutrition

954kcal

77gProtein

55gCarbs

47gFat

High Fiber

Ingredients

SOUP

Olive Oil

4 tbsp

Onion

1 piece

Garlic

3 cloves

Carrot

2 pieces

Potato

1 piece

Cumin

½ tsp

Paprika

½ tsp

Turmeric

¼ tsp

Dried Mint

1 tbsp

Salt

To taste

to taste

All-Purpose Flour

½ tbsp

Red Lentils

1¼ cups

Chicken Stock

Optional

4 cups

Water

3 cups

TOPPING

Butter

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Red Pepper Flakes

½ tsp

Equipment

Pressure Cooker

Immersion Blender

Instructions

1Sauté Vegetables

10m

Heat Oil

Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.

Add Aromatics

Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add Root Vegetables

Add chopped carrots and potato to the pot. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add Spices and Flour

Stir in cumin, paprika, turmeric, dried mint, salt, and flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

2Cook Lentils

15m

Add Lentils and Liquids

Add the rinsed red lentils, chicken stock (if using), and water to the pressure cooker. Stir to combine.

Pressure Cook

Secure the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.

3Blend Soup

Blend Until Smooth

Remove the lid and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If the soup is too thick, add a little more hot water or stock until desired consistency is reached.

4Prepare Topping

Melt Butter and Oil

In a small saucepan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.

Add Pepper Flakes

Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add red pepper flakes. Cook for about 20-30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.

5Serve

Ladle into Bowls

Ladle the hot lentil soup into serving bowls.

Drizzle with Topping

Drizzle the spiced butter and oil mixture over the top of each bowl of soup.

Tips

For a richer flavor, use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.

If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can simmer the soup in a regular pot for about 40-50 minutes, or until lentils and vegetables are tender.

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