Turkish Red Lentil Soup
Silky, warming red lentil soup finished with a sizzle of butter and spice. Ready in 25 minutes with just six ingredients.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 238
- Protein
- 13g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Add red lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are completely soft, ~12 minutes.
Step 3
Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Work in batches if using a countertop blender.
Step 4
Squeeze in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart minimum)
- immersion blender or countertop blender
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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