Turkish Lentil Soup Recipe With Vegetables 🥣 Easy and Delicious Vegan Soup

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can provide a lighter flavor.

Heat a pressure cooker and pour in 3-4 tbsp olive oil.

Roughly chop 1 onion and add it to the pot.

Roughly chop 1-2 carrots and add them to the pot.

Add 3 cloves of garlic to the pot.

Add 3 small potatoes (or 1 medium potato) to the pot.

Add half a teaspoon of cumin, some hot red pepper, turmeric for color (optional), and about 1 tbsp of dried mint to the pot.

Add salt and stir everything together.

Wash 1.25 cups of red lentils and add them to the pot.

Add half a tablespoon of flour to thicken the soup.

Pour in 3 cups of chicken stock and additional water as needed.

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for about 15 minutes once the pin is up.

After cooking, check the consistency; if too thick, add more hot water.

Blend the soup with a hand blender until smooth.

To make a sauce, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil and add red pepper flakes, cooking for 20 seconds.

Pour the sauce over the soup before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: