The most liked Turkish Soup Recipe called MERCİMEK ÇORBASI

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.

Start by preparing the ingredients: 200 grams of lentils, 1 onion, oil, carrot, and optionally potato or 1 tablespoon of flour.

Chop the onion and sauté it in oil until roasted.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and mix it in.

Add the chopped carrot and then the lentils, mixing everything together.

Pour in 1 liter of water, adjusting the amount if a thicker consistency is desired.

Leave it to cook until the carrots and lentils are soft.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

For the sauce, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add 1 teaspoon of red pepper, mixing it in before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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