Delicious Turkish Lentil Soup Recipe - how to make Lentil Soup Mercimek Çorbası

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.

Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and potato into small pieces.

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.

Add the chopped garlic, carrot, and potato, cooking for a few minutes.

Stir in the tomato paste and capsicum paste, cooking for another minute.

Add the rinsed lentils, chicken stock, and hot water, bringing to a boil.

Season with salt, turmeric, and cumin, then reduce heat to simmer.

Cook until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

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

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, optionally garnishing with oil butter and red chili.

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