Turkish Red Lentil Soup
Silky, warming Turkish lentil soup brightened with lemon and finished with a sizzle of garlic-infused oil. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 278
- Protein
- 13g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
Step 2
Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, ~4 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in 4 cups water and add rinsed red lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
Step 4
Simmer uncovered until lentils collapse and soup thickens, ~12 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6
Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a small pan over medium. Add minced garlic.
Step 7
Cook garlic until fragrant and golden, ~90 seconds. Do not let it burn.
Step 8
Drizzle the hot garlic oil over each bowl of soup and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart minimum)
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- fine-mesh strainer or colander
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