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.

Questions

How long does Mercimek Çorbası keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Mercimek Çorbası?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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