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Turkish Lentil Soup with red lentil top with parsley serve in a white bowl
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Turkish Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)

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Turkish lentil soup with red lentils, spices, and lemon. A simple plant-forward meal with smooth texture and warm flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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07/07/2026 03:01 am GMT
soup pot with lid

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until soft.
  3. Add carrot and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add rinsed lentils.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth.
  6. Add cumin and paprika.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  8. Cook for 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft.
  9. Blend until smooth if desired.
  10. Stir in lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 957mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3488IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 4mg

Notes

• Rinse lentils well before cooking
• Blend for a smoother texture or leave slightly chunky
• Add extra lemon for a brighter finish

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