Ezogelin Çorbası (Red Lentil Soup)
A velvety Turkish red lentil soup swirled with spiced butter and finished with fresh mint. Naturally vegetarian, deeply savory, and ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 248
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat butter in a large pot over medium. Add onion and carrot, cook until soft, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and paprika until fragrant, ~1 minute.
Step 3
Add lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, 20–25 minutes, until lentils are completely soft.
Step 4
Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy. Work in batches if needed.
Step 5
Stir in fresh mint. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Step 6
Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle a little melted butter and paprika on top. Garnish with fresh mint.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart minimum)
- immersion blender or stand blender
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- ladle
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