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Turkish Red Lentil Soup

A hearty, gluten-free soup made with red lentils, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
  2. 2. Stir in the tomato paste, ground cumin, and paprika. Cook for another minute.
  3. 3. Add the red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  4. 4. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return to the pot and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. 5. Stir in the lemon juice if using. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Red Lentil Soup
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