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Vegan Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful vegan soup made with red lentils and Turkish spices.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  2. 2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. 3. Stir in tomato paste, ground cumin, and ground paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4. Add red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
  5. 5. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return to pot and reheat if necessary.
  6. 6. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Lentil Soup, Vegan
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