Mercimek Çorbası

Name: Mercimek Çorbası
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 small russet potato, peeled, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp dried mint

A traditional Turkish red lentil soup simmered with vegetables and warm spices, blended until velvety smooth.

45 minEasyServes 4230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 small russet potato, peeled, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dried mint

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 small peeled, diced russet potato, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tsp ground cumin, sauteing for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1 cup rinsed red lentils, 6 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp salt, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
5

Cover and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender.
6

Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, then finish by stirring in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp dried mint.

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Questions

What is Mercimek Çorbası?

A traditional Turkish red lentil soup simmered with vegetables and warm spices, blended until velvety smooth. This reference files it under Turkish soup: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Mercimek Çorbası?

As written, 45 minutes: 15 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (25 minutes): "Cover and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender."

What should Mercimek Çorbası look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until lentils and vegetables are tender.

Is Mercimek Çorbası gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Mercimek Çorbası is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

Can I freeze Mercimek Çorbası?

Yes. Refrigerate Mercimek Çorbası for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

Serve it with

Cacik side
Patlican Salatasi salad
Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers side

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