Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cups water
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1 whole lemon (juiced)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, ~60 seconds.

2. 2

   Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, ~4 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour in 4 cups water and add rinsed red lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

4. 4

   Simmer uncovered until lentils collapse and soup thickens, ~12 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a small pan over medium. Add minced garlic.

7. 7

   Cook garlic until fragrant and golden, ~90 seconds. Do not let it burn.

8. 8

   Drizzle the hot garlic oil over each bowl of soup and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot (3-quart minimum)
• small saucepan
• wooden spoon
• ladle
• fine-mesh strainer or colander

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