Turkish Lentil Soup
With the Turkish style lentil soup recipe, you will make a soup that tastes like a restaurant. It is not always possible for most of us to go to a restaurant for soup. That's why we share the Turkish style lentil soup recipe below for you to easily prepare at home whenever you feel like it.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 piece onion
- 1 piece carrot
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 cups water or broth
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper
Instructions
Making Restaurant Style Lentil Soup
- Rinse lentils well.
- Sauté onion and carrot in oil and butter.
- Add lentils and broth.
- Cook until soft.
- Blend until smooth.
- Season and serve hot.
Notes
Rinsing lentils thoroughly and soaking them overnight helps reduce gas formation. The soup thickens as it cools, so adjust consistency before serving.