Practical Lentil Soup Recipe

Red lentil soup, which is one of the traditional flavors of Turkish cuisine, requires labor and time. In this recipe, we share a soup that can be prepared in a much more practical and short time for those who have limited time. Enjoy your meal!

Ingredients:

For 4 people

🕐 Preparation: 5 min. 🕐 Cooking: 30 min.


Red Lentils	2	Cup
Dry Onion (Oversized)	1	Qty
Flour	1	Tbsp
Garlic (Optional)	2	Clove
Liquid Oil	1/2	Half Cup
Butter	1	Tbsp
Fine Salt	1	Tsp (large)
Black Pepper	1	Tsp
Tomato or Pepper Paste (Optional)	1	Tbsp
Chili Pepper (Optional)	1	Tsp


Butter (Optional)	2	Tbsp
Chili Pepper	1	Tsp (large)
Dried Mint	1	Tsp

Instructions:

Pass the red lentils in plenty of water and wait in warm water until you prepare other ingredients.
Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a pot and add the flour. Fry by turning for 1-2 minutes.
Peel the onion and chop it roughly. Add onion and garlic to the roasted flour and stir together for 3-4 minutes.
If you prefer a soup with tomato paste, add the tomato paste at this stage. Add the washed lentils and mix 3-4 times.
Add salt and spices and add 5-6 glasses of hot water and mix. Cook and check for 10-15 minutes in the pressure cooker.
Pass the cooked material through the blender and get a smooth consistency. Share your soup to the bowls.
Heat the butter you have taken to a sauce and add red chili pepper and mint. Close the bottom of the foaming oil and immediately walk over the bowls and serve your soup with lemon. Enjoy your meal!
Menu Recommendation: Lentil Soup, Seasonal Salad, Spaghetti with Napolitan Sauce, Fruit

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