Turkish Red Lentil Soup
Silky red lentil soup finished with crispy garlic oil and a squeeze of lemon—a Turkish classic ready in under 30 minutes. Naturally vegan and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 28 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 heat for 90 seconds until shimmering.
Step 2
Add onion and carrot, stir occasionally until soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in broth and lentils, stir once, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Lower heat and simmer uncovered until lentils break down completely, about 15 minutes.
Step 5
While soup simmers, heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
Step 6
Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 90 seconds.
Step 7
Remove soup from heat and blend until completely smooth using an immersion blender.
Step 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour into bowls.
Step 9
Drizzle garlic oil and its crisped bits over each bowl. Squeeze lemon over top.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- small skillet
- immersion blender
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
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