Turkish Lentil Soup
LAUREN GLUCINA | December 28, 2020
PLANT-BASED RECIPES
TURKISH LENTIL SOUP
"This is a beautiful soup. The lemon and mint kick take it to an even better place. Made this last week and am making it again now. One of my favourites." – S. Kidd.
YOU'LL NEED
Olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, potato, red lentils, tomato paste, stock, lemon, spices.
TURKISH LENTIL SOUP
Cook onions until softened, then add carrots and garlic, cook a few minutes.
STEP ONE
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Add tomato paste and spices, cook for another minute.
STEP TWO
TURKISH LENTIL SOUP
Add potato, lentils, stock and water. Cover, boil, reduce to a simmer.
STEP THREE
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Once cooked, use a stick blender to blend a small portion, for a creamy texture.
STEP FOUR
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Garnish with chilli oil, fresh mint leaves, and a squeeze of lemon. Perfection!
STEP FIVE
TURKISH LENTIL SOUP