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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 porties
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 1,5 kopje red lentil rinsed; 1 st yellow onion finely chopped; 1 st carrot peeled and finely chopped; 2 teentje garlic minced; 2 el olive oil; 1 el tomato paste; 1 tl dried mint; 1 tl paprika; 6 kopje water; 1 tl fine sea salt; 0,5 tl black pepper freshly ground; 1 st 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.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 45 min
Porties: 6
Moeilijkheid: Makkelijk
Per portie: 275 kcal

VeganistischVegetarischGlutenvrij

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

1,5 kopjered lentil, rinsed
1 styellow onion, finely chopped
1 stcarrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 teentjegarlic, minced
2 elolive oil
1 eltomato paste
1 tldried mint
1 tlpaprika
6 kopjewater
1 tlfine sea salt
0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground

for serving

1 stlemon, cut into wedges

Keukengerei

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

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
2
Add the chopped onion and carrot to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Ongeveer 7 min
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Cooking the tomato paste briefly helps deepen its flavor.
5
Pour in the water and add the rinsed red lentils, salt, and black pepper.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 25 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: If using a regular blender, vent the lid to allow steam to escape and avoid pressure buildup.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ongeveer 1 min
9
Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing.
Tip van de kok: A drizzle of chili oil or a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper can add a nice kick.

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

72%Score

Calorieën: 275,1kcal
Eiwit: 15,8g
Koolhydraten: 41,8g
Vet: 5,2g
Vezels: 7,9g
Suiker: 3,5g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

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.