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Turkish Lentil Soup

Mercimek Çorbası is a beloved Turkish red lentil soup that’s smooth, warming, and gently spiced. It’s often finished with a drizzle of lemon and a dash of chili-infused butter. Perfect as a starter or light meal with crusty bread.

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 potato, diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
6 cups water or broth
Salt and pepper
Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Sauté onion, carrot, and potato in oil.
2. Add tomato paste and cumin. Stir.
3. Add lentils and water. Simmer 25 mins.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Season and serve with lemon.

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Turkish Lentil Soup

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