
Adana Kebab
Spicy grilled minced lamb skewers from Adana, Turkey. Charred and intensely flavorful.
For 6 servings
Roughly chop onion, carrot, and potato.
Rinse lentils and add to a pot with vegetables and broth.
Bring to boil, then simmer for 25 minutes until everything is soft.
Blend soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender.
Make topping: Melt butter, add tomato paste, paprika, and dried mint.
Stir in cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle spiced butter on top.
Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
Tip: Add more broth if soup thickens too much upon standing.
Per serving
Yes, this Mercimek Çorbası recipe is 100% halal. All meat ingredients require halal-certified sources, and we provide specific halal notes for each ingredient.
Mercimek Çorbası takes 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook, for a total of 40 minutes.
One serving contains 220 calories, with 12g protein, 32g carbs, and 6g fat.
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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