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Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi)

Name: Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 racions
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 1,5 tassa red lentil rinsed; 1 u yellow onion finely chopped; 1 u carrot peeled and finely chopped; 2 gra garlic minced; 2 cs olive oil; 1 cs tomato paste; 1 ct dried mint; 1 ct paprika; 6 tassa water; 1 ct fine sea salt; 0,5 ct black pepper freshly ground; 1 u lemon cut into wedges

This comforting and hearty Turkish red lentil soup, known as Mercimek Corbasi, is a staple in Turkish cuisine. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it's naturally vegan and packed with flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon brightens every spoonful.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 45 min
Racions: 6
Dificultat: Fàcil
Per ració: 275 kcal

VeganaVegetarianaSense gluten

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

1,5 tassared lentil, rinsed
1 uyellow onion, finely chopped
1 ucarrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 gragarlic, minced
2 csolive oil
1 cstomato paste
1 ctdried mint
1 ctpaprika
6 tassawater
1 ctfine sea salt
0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground

for serving

1 ulemon, cut into wedges

Estris

wooden spoon · large pot · cutting board · knife · immersion blender

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
2
Add the chopped onion and carrot to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Uns 7 min
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Add the tomato paste, dried mint, and paprika to the pot, stirring well to combine with the vegetables.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Cooking the tomato paste briefly helps deepen its flavor.
5
Pour in the water and add the rinsed red lentils, salt, and black pepper.
Uns 1 min
6
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are very tender and have broken down.
Uns 25 min
Nota de cuina: Stir occasionally to prevent lentils from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
7
Remove the pot from the heat. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend directly in the pot until your desired consistency is reached. Alternatively, carefully transfer portions to a regular blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: If using a regular blender, vent the lid to allow steam to escape and avoid pressure buildup.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Uns 1 min
9
Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing.
Nota de cuina: A drizzle of chili oil or a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper can add a nice kick.

Per ració

Nutrició

72%Puntuació

Calories: 275,1kcal
Proteïnes: 15,8g
Hidrats de carboni: 41,8g
Greixos: 5,2g
Fibra: 7,9g
Sucre: 3,5g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave until warmed through. Add a splash of water or vegetable broth if the soup is too thick.