TURKISH RED LENTIL 'BRIDE' SOUP

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A wonderful and easy soup. Traditional Turkish soup. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

Provided by Genevia Jensen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
2 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup red lentils
½ cup fine bulgur
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 cups vegetable stock
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried mint leaves
4 slices lemon
½ teaspoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook the onions in the hot butter until they are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the paprika, lentils, and bulgur into the onions and coat with the butter.
  • Add the tomato paste, vegetable stock, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil and cook until soft and creamy, about 1 hour.
  • Crumble the dried mint leaves into the soup; stir the soup and remove from heat.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1080.1 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Lisa Louw
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I'll probably make this soup again, but I'll make some changes to the recipe.


Ahmadullah Azizi
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This soup is okay, but I've had better.


Mike Gary
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I'm not sure why this soup is called 'bride soup'. It doesn't seem like a special occasion dish to me.


Jallah Trophy
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I would have liked this soup more if it had more vegetables in it.


1993 ad
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This soup is a lot of work for what it is. I don't think it's worth the effort.


J D GAMING YT
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup never thickened. I'm not sure why.


jordynshereese pillay
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This soup is way too spicy for my taste.


Leaona
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out bland. I think I might have used too much water.


Ag Dateless
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Ansu Fati
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I love the vibrant red color of this soup. It's so inviting.


Nice One
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so flavorful and comforting. I've already made it several times.


Ferri Cyanide
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I made this soup for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Rasin Rajan
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my soup turned out perfectly. I was so impressed with how easy it was to make and how delicious it tasted.


Jalaken John
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.


Nimchi Alexandre
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils are cooked perfectly, and the broth is flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Komal Rafi
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This Turkish red lentil bride soup is a fantastic dish! The flavors are rich and complex, and the soup is hearty and filling. I especially love the addition of the mint and lemon, which gives the soup a refreshing brightness.