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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 porții
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 1,5 cană red lentil rinsed; 1 buc. yellow onion finely chopped; 1 buc. carrot peeled and finely chopped; 2 cățel garlic minced; 2 lingură olive oil; 1 lingură tomato paste; 1 linguriță dried mint; 1 linguriță paprika; 6 cană water; 1 linguriță fine sea salt; 0,5 linguriță black pepper freshly ground; 1 buc. 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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 45 min.
Porții: 6
Dificultate: Ușoară
Per porție: 275 kcal

VeganDietă vegetarianăFără gluten

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

1,5 canăred lentil, rinsed
1 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
1 buc.carrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 cățelgarlic, minced
2 lingurăolive oil
1 lingurătomato paste
1 lingurițădried mint
1 lingurițăpaprika
6 canăwater
1 lingurițăfine sea salt
0,5 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground

for serving

1 buc.lemon, cut into wedges

Ustensile

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

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

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

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

72%Scor

Calorii: 275,1kcal
Proteine: 15,8g
Carbohidrați: 41,8g
Grăsimi: 5,2g
Fibre: 7,9g
Zahăr: 3,5g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

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.