Turkish Lentil Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 54kcal
Ingredients
- 200 grams Red Lentil Soup
- 1 Onion - Sliced.
- 1 Carrot - Sliced.
- 4 Garlic Cloves - Sliced.
Spices
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Red chili flakes
- 1 Chicken Stock Cube
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
Butter Sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 3 tbsp Butter
- ½ tsp Dried Mint - Optional.
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Sauté: Slice onions and peel, then cube carrots. Sauté in cooking oil over medium-low heat for 5-8 minutes until softened. Add cumin and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Simmer the soup: Rinse red lentils until water runs clear. Add to the pot with a chicken stock cube and water. Simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Finishing touches: Melt butter in a small pan, stir in chili flakes for 30 seconds, then drizzle over the soup. Squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2057IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg