Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)
A silky Turkish red lentil soup finished with crispy fried onions and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in 30 minutes and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add diced onion and carrot, stir occasionally until softened, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Add rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 3
Simmer uncovered until lentils fall apart and soup thickens, ~15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Step 4
Blend soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze half the lemon into the pot and stir.
Step 6
Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add thinly sliced onion, cook until deep golden and crispy, ~6 minutes.
Step 7
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crispy onions and a lemon wedge. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- small skillet
- immersion blender or standard blender
- wooden spoon
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