Easy Turkish Lentil Soup
Red lentils break down fast, so this warming soup comes together in about 20 minutes — blend it smooth if you like, but a squeeze of lemon at the end is essential either way.
Ingredients
Instructions
Saute the onion until properly soft.
Stir in the cumin for a minute to bloom its flavour before anything else joins the pan.
Add the lentils and stock, then simmer for 20 minutes, until the lentils have fully broken down and softened, which happens fast since red lentils cook quicker than most.
Blend until smooth if you like a silky soup, or leave it textured, but finish with a genuine squeeze of lemon either way, it is what balances the earthiness of the lentils.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.