TURKISH RED LENTIL 'BRIDE' SOUP
A wonderful and easy soup. Traditional Turkish soup. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
Provided by Genevia Jensen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook the onions in the hot butter until they are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Stir the paprika, lentils, and bulgur into the onions and coat with the butter.
- Add the tomato paste, vegetable stock, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil and cook until soft and creamy, about 1 hour.
- Crumble the dried mint leaves into the soup; stir the soup and remove from heat.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1080.1 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
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Emu Emmanuel
[email protected]I will definitely be making this soup again. It's a new family favorite.
Robyn Kock
[email protected]This is the best lentil soup I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the lentils are cooked perfectly.
Sibusiso Marvin
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.
Mother Abeloth
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I added some shredded turkey to the soup and it was delicious.
Ashok Tharu
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the texture of lentils, but I still enjoyed this soup. The broth is very flavorful.
Hugo Mulder
[email protected]This soup is delicious, but it's a little too thick for my taste. I'll probably add more broth next time.
Demevu Royal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a keeper!
Edias Hamwenda
[email protected]This soup is a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili powder next time.
Tammy Knowles
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth is so flavorful and the lentils are cooked perfectly.
Lydia ford
[email protected]This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday and ate it for lunch all week.
Julian Aguilar
[email protected]I added some chopped spinach to this soup, and it was delicious. It's a great way to sneak in some extra greens.
Danish Jain GAMMER
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Jaydyn Opsahl
[email protected]I love the combination of lentils and vegetables in this soup. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.
Mohammad Akbar Hussain
[email protected]This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the lentils provide a good source of protein.
Abisai Lopez
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Erkihun Sitotaw
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful. I added a little extra cumin and chili powder, and it was the perfect amount of spice.