TURKISH RED LENTIL SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Winter     Healthy

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter
1 white onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
2½ tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin seeds
1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
8 cups water
Salt
¼ cup fine ground bulgur
1 tablespoon dried mint
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, preferably Aleppo or Maras pepper
2 teaspoons sumac (optional)
¼ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cumin, and toast until aromatic, 2-3 minutes. 2. Stir in lentils and water, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, season with salt and simmer until lentils are tender, 10-15 minutes. Add bulgur and simmer until grains increase in volume and tenderize, about 8 minutes more. (Soup should have the consistency of porridge.) Stir in remaining butter, mint, red pepper flakes and sumac, if using. Once butter melts, season to taste with salt. Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.

Hamani
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday and then ate it for lunch throughout the week. It reheats well and the flavors actually seem to improve over time.


Kk Lala
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love the addition of the cumin and coriander. They give the soup a nice warm flavor.


Brandon Goeders
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The lentils are disguised in the soup, so kids won't even know they're eating them.


Ejembi comfort
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This soup is a great way to save money. Lentils are a very affordable ingredient, and this soup is a great way to stretch your budget. It's also a very healthy soup, so you can feel good about serving it to your family.


Md ekram Ekram
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and delicious vegetarian recipes. This soup is a great option. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and it's so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Naveed iftikhar
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, celery, and onions, and I decided to add them to this soup. It was a great way to use up the leftovers and it made the soup even more flavorful.


Reuben shakemba mwape
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber. I like to serve it with a side of whole-wheat bread or crackers.


Christine Weir
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this soup definitely fits the bill. It's packed with lentils, vegetables, and spices, and it's so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


FREE FIRE TIKTOK
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday and then ate it for lunch throughout the week. It reheats well and the flavors actually seem to improve over time.


Ziv Rada
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it. The kids especially liked the creamy texture of the lentils. I served it with a side of bread and it was a perfect meal.


bob drade ug
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The lentils are hearty and filling, and the spices give it a nice kick. I also like the addition of the tomatoes and carrots. They add a bit of sweetness and texture to the soup.


Rv Rasel
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I'm a big fan of lentil soup and this recipe is one of my favorites. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful and aromatic. I love the addition of the cumin and coriander. I also like to add a bit of chopped fresh cilantro and a sq


Eshan Eshan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from a previous meal and I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nurudeen braimah
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the creamy texture. I even had people asking for the recipe. This is definitely a keeper!


Kiran Mirza
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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture of the lentils and the rich flavor of the spices. I added a bit of cayenne pepper for some extra heat and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Anam Shabbier
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. The lentils were cooked through but still had a bit of a bite to them, and the broth was flavorful and aromatic. I served it with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. It


Nakyanja Mariam
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, tomatoes, and spices. I also added a few chopped carrots and celery for extra veggies. It was a great way to use up some leftover lentils and it made a delic


Ahh Uhh
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced. I especially liked the addition of the cumin and coriander. I served the soup with a side of warm pita bread a


Anas Yousaf
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This Turkish red lentil soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils are cooked until they are soft and creamy, and the soup is flavored with a variety of spices, including cumin, coriander, and paprika. I ad


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