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Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Puf Pidesi

Name: Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Puf Pidesi
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 cup olive oil; Puf pidesi bread, sliced

Creamy red lentil soup served with a traditional Turkish flatbread.

45 minutes6 servings

Method

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add lentils, broth, and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot with slices of puf pidesi bread, topped with butter and tulum cheese.

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