Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi)



Here's a classic Turkish Mercimek Çorbası (Lentil Soup) recipe for you! This recipe the most powerful good Turkish homemade food when you feel cold or sick. This hearty  Turkish soups easy to make and deeply comforting. This is a national food of Turkey and Turkish small plates.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils 🌾
  • 1 onion, chopped 🧅
  • 1 carrot, diced 🥕
  • 1 potato, diced 🥔
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
  • 6 cups water or vegetable broth 💧
  • Salt and pepper 🧂
  • Cumin (optional) 🌿
  • Lemon wedges 🍋


    • Instructions

    1. Prepare the base: Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and potato, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. 🧅🥕🥔

    2. Add lentils and spices: Add the red lentils, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything to coat the lentils and vegetables with the spices.🧂🍋

    3. Add broth: Pour in the broth or water, stirring well. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, covering and letting it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

    4. Blend: Use an immersion blender (or transfer in batches to a regular blender) to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.🥄

    5. Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust the salt, pepper, or other seasonings as needed. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice.

    6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of mint, chili flakes, or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if desired.

    Enjoy your delicious Mercimek Çorbası! This recipe pairs well with crusty bread or a side of pita. Afiyet olsun!

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