Turkish Lentil Soup | Mercümek Çorbası | Stay at Home Recipes

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are more nutritious, while split peas are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Heat the oil in a pan, add the celery and onion and fry on a low heat to soften.

Add the lentils, rice, salt, pepper and cumin, stir to coat then add the pepper or tomato paste.

Make sure all of the ingredients are fully mixed then add the water, stock cubes and lemon juice.

Lower the heat and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes or more till the lentils have softened completely and gone mushy.

Fry your halloumi and stir in to the soup or simply serve on top.

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