Red Lentil Soup
Turkish red lentil soup (mercimek çorbası) made in one pot with silky, naturally sweet lentils and a hit of lemon. Ready in under 15 minutes and tastes like comfort.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 178
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 whole lemon
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to brown, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Pour in vegetable broth and rinsed lentils, then stir in paprika and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until lentils completely break down, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Squeeze half the lemon juice into the pot and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 6
Serve hot. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart or larger)
- wooden spoon or whisk
- knife and cutting board
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