Delicious Turkish Lentil Soup & Turkish Pide/Bread Recipe

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 vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in sliced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add chopped carrot, potato, and chopped tomato, stirring to combine.

Mix in tomato paste, ground cumin, paprika, and turmeric, cooking for a few minutes.

Pour in boiling water and bring to a boil.

Add washed red lentils, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Stir in salt and black pepper to taste.

For the topping, mix melted butter with paprika and drizzle over the soup before serving.

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