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Classic Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Name: Classic Turkish Red Lentil Soup
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 300 g red lentils; 1 onion; 2 carrots; 2 celery stalks; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp turmeric; 1.5 liters water; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Traditional Turkish soup made with red lentils and aromatic spices

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse lentils and soak for 30 minutes
In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrots, and celery
Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and turmeric
Add lentils and water, bring to a boil
Simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender
Season with salt and pepper

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