How To Make Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat some olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
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Add the carrots and potatoes, and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Rinse the red lentils under cold water and add them to the pot.
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Pour in the vegetable broth, tomato paste, cumin, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are cooked through and tender.
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Use an immersion blender or a countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 210kcal
- Total Fat : 1g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1050mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 13g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 13g
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