Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Turkish Red Lentil Soup

From spotthecat1 16 years ago

This is my family's favorite winter soup. Served with crusty fresh bread and tossed salad it makes a nice vegetarian meal.

Bring the water or stock to a boil.
Add the cumin, salt and red lentils. Bring back to a boil and partially cover. If there is foam, carefully scoop it out with a ladle and discard.
Simmer until the lentils are mushy.
Use an immersion blender, a food processor or a spoon and sieve to blend the soup to a creamy consistency.
In a small frying pan, heat the oil and add the paprika and thyme just until sizzling and add to the soup. Stir until the oil mixture is blended into the soup.
Check for seasoning, adjust salt.
Add a slice of lemon and a few parsley leaves to each serving.

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" It was excellent "
bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
Fantastic recipe! I am in the mood for soup before it gets to hot outside.
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" It was excellent "
auntybea ate it and said...
This really sounds good. I have some red lentils in the cupboard I just bought to make another soup recipe, but I think I'll make this instead. Great post! Thanks!
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lunasea 16 years ago
This sounds delicious. Thank you!
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Reviewed by 4 people

This really sounds good. I have some red lentils in the cupboard I just bought to make another soup recipe, but I think I'll make this instead. Great post! Thanks!

auntybea in Vernon loved it
Fantastic recipe! I am in the mood for soup before it gets to hot outside.

bluewaterandsand in GAFFNEY loved it

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