TURKISH RED LENTIL SOUP (KIRMIZI MERCIMEK ÇORBASI)
This is true comfort food that tastes like a cross between Cream of Wheat and Lentil Soup. Try to get the red lentils because they cook quicker and lend a lovely orangy color to the finished soup (the lentils cook to a yellow, but the tomatoes make it orange). This soup is usually served before a meal with a dollop of yogurt or tzatiki sauce swirled in.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Lentil
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring to a boil 10 to 12 cups of water; add lentils, 2 teaspoons salt, cover and reduce heat, letting simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat another pot, over medium heat, and add onions, cover with olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt; once it begins to sizzle, reduce heat to low and cover for about 5 minutes.
- To the second pot, add bulgur, pepper, cayenne, and cumin; stir until lightly browned.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, and 4 cups chicken broth; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Pour the contents of the second pot into the large soup pot with the lentils; cover and simmer until the bulgur and the lentils are soft, about an additional 40 minutes.
- You may add additional water if you like a thinner soup (as we do).
- Stir in lemon juice or vinegar; serve a dollop of yogurt with each serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1613, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 18.9
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quebec trek
trek7@gmail.comThis soup was too spicy for my taste.
Ovi Chy
covi88@hotmail.co.ukI found this soup to be a bit bland.
Trista Ochoa
otrista@gmail.comI'm not sure I like the combination of lentils and vegetables.
Kittycorn 3452
k26@gmail.comI would definitely recommend this soup to others.
Folake Adeleke
a31@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Wapamesa Coleman
wapamesa-c47@hotmail.comI love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices in this soup.
Mihle Dobe
d_m@yahoo.comThis soup is so hearty and flavorful.
Bayjied Hasan
h@yahoo.comI love the vibrant red color of this soup.
gull gee
gg37@hotmail.frThis soup is delicious!
Mohamed Reda
mohamed.reda34@gmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's a vegetarian soup, so it was enjoyed by everyone.
Aryan Mohli
ma91@yahoo.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy dish.
SKULLY-THE GAMER
g_s56@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The red lentils cook up so quickly and the soup is so flavorful. I especially love the addition of the lemon juice at the end. It really brightens up the soup.
Ritika Chaulagain
r.c11@gmail.comThis soup is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. I love the vibrant red color and the hearty flavor. I added a bit of extra cumin and paprika for a little extra spice. My family loved it!