Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 whole lemon, juiced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

2. 2

   Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and edges just start to brown, 4–5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add rinsed lentils and broth, stir once, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until lentils break down completely, 12–15 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in lemon juice. Use an immersion blender to puree until completely smooth, about 90 seconds.

6. 6

   While soup finishes, warm remaining 1 tbsp olive oil with red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat, 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Divide soup into bowls. Drizzle each with hot chili oil and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot (4-quart minimum)
• immersion blender
• small saucepan
• wooden spoon
• ladle
• bowls

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