VEGAN TURKISH RED LENTIL SOUP
This delicious red lentil soup is super easy to make and full of flavor. It's vegan as well -- win/win! My dad combined a few different recipes over the years and this one was decidedly the winner. It's been made by many people throughout the family and is always met with great compliments! Cannot emphasize enough that you really need to use red lentils for this recipe as it's key to the taste. If you can't find them in your regular grocery store, they are always in stock at the nearest Indian food market. Best served with your favorite freshly baked bread!
Provided by Jet62879
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add thyme sprigs, garlic, cumin, and bay leaves; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
- Add vegetable broth, tomatoes, red lentils, tomato paste, oregano, remaining salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Cover partially and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are very soft and falling apart, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Let soup cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Transfer 4 cups of soup to a blender; blend until smooth. Mix back into the saucepan. Stir in water. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with chopped parsley and a squirt of lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1091.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
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Abdul raheem Ridwan olore
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rikuu
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
pratiksha singh
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lentils, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Babu Hasan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup was too salty.
Nomfundo Rebe
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my soup didn't turn out as thick as I expected.
Ab Aq
[email protected]The soup was easy to make, but it took a bit longer than I expected.
ROXANA PALAZUELO
[email protected]I found the soup to be a bit bland, but it was still a good meal.
Rania Ayman Mohammed
[email protected]This soup is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.
rachana Khanal
[email protected]I'm going to try making this soup with different types of lentils next time.
Anibi Tajudeen
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.
Darlie Kaviva
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of the paprika in this soup.
Simon Makamo
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.
Syed Ramim
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really flavorful and satisfying.
Landon Jess
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.
Nicky Dougharty
[email protected]I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was hearty and flavorful, and I felt good about eating something healthy.
Md Hasen Khan
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.