RED LENTIL SOUP-TURKISH STYLE

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Make and share this Red Lentil Soup-Turkish Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons butter
1 3/4 cups finely chopped onions
1 finely chopped carrot
1 cup red lentil, washed,picked over and drained
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons tomato paste
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups vegetable stock
1 cup milk (optional) or lemon juice (optional)
salt
pepper
cayenne pepper
crouton
3 teaspoons of fresh mint, snipped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onions, lentils and carrots.
  • Cook, stirring often for 5 minutes.
  • Add paprika and tomato paste and stir well to mix.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook for a few minutes.
  • Gradually add stock or water, stirring constantly.
  • Simmer uncovered until lentils are v-e-r-y soft, around 30 minutes.
  • Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree to smooth.
  • Return to pan and add milk or lemon juice to taste.
  • Taste and add salt, pepper and cayenne.
  • Give it 5 minutes and taste again, adjust seasonings.
  • Ladle into bowls and offer croutons and mint at the table.

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