Description
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly smooth, this Turkish Lentil Soup is the ideal choice for a quick dinner or healthy snack. Featuring earthy red lentils and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, this easy recipe delivers both simplicity and depth of flavor. Loved in Turkish homes and gaining popularity worldwide, the soup is high in protein, naturally vegan, and perfect for meal prep. Whether you’re searching for new breakfast ideas or hearty food options, this Turkish Lentil Soup Recipe fits the bill with its velvety texture and zesty finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 5 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onions for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add diced carrots and cook for another 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic; sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste, cumin, and paprika; cook for about 1 minute.
- Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover pot.
- Simmer for 20–25 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve hot with garnishes like lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg