Status: 16.01.2024, 10:00 a.m.
By: Anna Yakusheva
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This Turkish lentil soup is a savory combination of red lentils, spices, and vegetables. The simple recipe can be found here. © Simply Tasty
In Turkish cuisine, Mercimek Çorbası, the traditional Turkish lentil soup, is the epitome of warmth, tradition, and delicious taste.
Red lentils are at the heart of Turkish cuisine and form the basis for the aromatic Mercimek Çorbası, the traditional Turkish lentil soup. These small, fast-cooking lentils are characterized by their delicate texture and ability to take on a velvety-mushy consistency when cooked. They are rich in various important nutrients, making them a healthy and nutritious choice.
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Turkish cuisine is an intriguing blend of flavors that combine tradition and taste. Among the most popular dishes are the Turkish puff pastry dumplings with minced meat, feta and spinach – a delicious mix of crispy shell and savory filling. Çilbir, a traditional Turkish breakfast, combines poached eggs on creamy yogurt, enhanced with a garlic and chili sauce. The Turkish pizza with minced meat, known as lahmacun, delights with a thin layer of dough topped with a spicy meat mixture and served with fresh vegetables and lemon juice.
Here's how to make a vegetarian lentil soup based on the Turkish model:
The following ingredients are needed for three servings of a Turkish lentil soup:
- Lentil:
- 80 g onions, diced
- 100 g potato, diced
- 100 g red bell pepper, diced
- 50 ml cooking oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 200 g red lentils
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 liter of vegetable broth
- Toppings:
- 100 g butter
- 5 g sweet red pepper flakes (Pul Biber)
- Pertersily, to taste
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The preparation is simple and quick:
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With this simple recipe, you can conjure up an authentic Turkish lentil soup in no time. © Simply Tasty
Red lentils are an important source of protein, fiber, and important nutrients, such as iron and vitamin B, making them a healthy addition to a balanced diet. Its versatile nature makes it an ideal ingredient for many dishes. From oriental lentil meatballs in coconut and tomato sauce to chickpea curry with broccoli or spicy curry chicken from the oven, red lentils offer countless ways to elevate dishes. In addition, red lentils are an excellent alternative to ground beef and are ideal as a vegetarian substitute in many recipes. Due to their grainy texture and ability to absorb flavors, they can perfectly replace meat in dishes such as burger patties, Bolognese sauce or vegetable stir-fries.