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Turkish Red Lentil Soup

A hearty and comforting Turkish Red Lentil Soup, perfect for any season.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and carrots, sauté until softened.
  3. Add tomato paste, cook for another minute.
  4. Add red lentils, water, salt, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Lentil Soup
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