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Vegan Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe

A hearty and delicious 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 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Red Lentil, Soup, Vegan
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