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Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)
A traditional Turkish soup made with red lentils, onions, garlic, and spices. It's a hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for a cold day.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Mercimek (Red Lentils)Rinsed and drained
- ●2 teaspoons Turkish Corbasi Spice MixAvailable at Middle Eastern grocery stores
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 medium CarrotChopped
- ●1 teaspoon CuminGround
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●4 cups WaterVegetable or chicken broth can be used for added flavor
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the chopped carrot and cook for 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the cumin, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
- 6
Add the red lentils, corbasi spice mix, and water to the pot.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 8
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.