Decent Lentil Soup Recipe

Decent Lentil Soup

The decent lentil soup of the Ottoman palace cuisine, also known as "Cesmi Nigar" (the eyes of the lover) soup, is one of the classics that have survived to the present day. Enjoy your meal!

Ingredients:

For: 4 People
Prep: 15 Min
Cook: 30 Min
Ingredients for Soup:
Red Lentils 1   Cup
Olive Oil 1/2   Half Cup
Butter 1   Tbsp
Dry Onion 1   Head
Flour 2   Tbsp
Salt 1   Tsp
Black Pepper 1   Tsp
Meat Broth 3   Cup
Water 3   Cup
Ingredients for Dressing:
Milk 1   Half Cup
Egg Yolk 2   Qty
Lemon Juice 1   Tbsp
Ingredients for Sauce:
Butter 1   Tbsp
Tomato Paste 1   Tsp (large)
Dried Mint 1   Tsp (large)
Chili Pepper 1   Tsp (large)

Steps:

  1. Wash and drain the red lentils,
  2. Chop the onions into cubes. Heat the olive oil and butter in a deep saucepan. Add the onions and fry until translucent.
  3. Add the flour to the roasted onions and fry together for a minute or two until the smell comes out.
  4. Add the red lentils to the pot. Continue to fry together by turning it upside down for a couple of turns. Flavour with salt and blackpepper. Add broth and water and bring it to boil.
  5. Cook your soup on medium heat until the lentils are soft, pass it through the blender and take it to the lowest heat.
  6. For its dressing, add milk to two egg yolks and whisk well. Add the lemon juice and continue whisking.
  7. To warm the seasoning, take half a ladle of the soup and add it to the mixture and continue whisking. Take another half ladle and whisk with seasoning.
  8. Pour the warm seasoning little by little, mix it into the soup and remove from the fire.
  9. Melt the butter for the sauce and fry the paste gently. Add chili peppers and dry mint and foam. Decorate your soup in the service bowl with a spicy butter sauce and serve hot hot. You can offer sautéed cube stale bread crutons in butter. Enjoy your meal!
  10. Note: Do not close the lid completely after mixing the seasoning so that your soup does not cut.
  11. Menu Recommendation: Decent Lentil Soup, İzmir Oven Meatballs, Shepherd with Cheese Salad, Celery with Olive Oil, Custard Kadayif Dessert

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