Green Lentil Soup Recipe
Green lentil soup is one of the most popular and easy -to -make soups of Turkish cuisine. This soup, which is frequently placed in traditional recipes, offers a satisfactory meal alone with its intense consistency and aroma balanced with spices. Green lentil soup, which is rich in protein and fiber, heats the body and strengthens immunity, especially on cold winter days. It can be enriched with various materials according to the taste of the palate.
Ingredients:
For: 4 People
Prep: 15 Min
Cook: 25 Min
| Green Lentils | 1 Cup |
| Dry Onion | 1 Qty |
| Garlic | 1 Clove |
| Liquid Oil | 4 Tbsp |
| Tomato Paste | 1 Tbsp |
| Pepper Paste | 1 Tsp (large) |
| Noodle | 1/2 Cup |
| Water | 5 Cup |
| Salt | 1 Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1/2 Tsp |
| Dried Mint | 2 Tsp |
| Chili Pepper | 1 Tsp |
Steps:
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Boil the lentils: In a separate saucepan, boil the green lentils in plenty of water until soften.
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Roast the onion and garlic: finely chop the onions and garlic. Gently fry in oil.
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Strain the lentils: Pass the boiled lentils through the strainer and set aside.
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Add the tomato paste: Add tomato and pepper paste to the roasted onion-water mixture and mix.
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Add the noodles: Add the noodles and fry for 2 more minutes.
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Add the lentils and spices: Add the boiled lentils to the pot. Add salt, pepper, chili peppers and mint and mix.
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Add the water: Add hot water and mix the soup well. Leave the soup to boil for 15 minutes over low heat.
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Serve: You can consume after making sure that the ingredients are mixed. Enjoy your meal!
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