Mercimek Çorbası
🥘 TurkishEasyvegetarian

Mercimek Çorbası

Velvety Turkish red lentil soup with warm spices. A comforting everyday staple.

40 min
Total Time
6
Servings
220
Calories
💪
12g
Protein

Ingredients

For 6 servings

  • 1.5 cups Red lentils
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Carrot
  • 1 small Potato
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dried mint

Instructions

1

Roughly chop onion, carrot, and potato.

2

Rinse lentils and add to a pot with vegetables and broth.

3

Bring to boil, then simmer for 25 minutes until everything is soft.

4

Blend soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender.

5

Make topping: Melt butter, add tomato paste, paprika, and dried mint.

6

Stir in cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

7

Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle spiced butter on top.

8

Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Tip: Add more broth if soup thickens too much upon standing.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

220
Calories
12g
Protein
32g
Carbs
6g
Fat
8g
Fiber
480mg
Sodium

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercimek Çorbası halal?

Yes, this Mercimek Çorbası recipe is 100% halal. All meat ingredients require halal-certified sources, and we provide specific halal notes for each ingredient.

How long does it take to make Mercimek Çorbası?

Mercimek Çorbası takes 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook, for a total of 40 minutes.

How many calories are in Mercimek Çorbası?

One serving contains 220 calories, with 12g protein, 32g carbs, and 6g fat.

Can I meal prep Mercimek Çorbası?

Yes! Mercimek Çorbası is great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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