Turkish Lentil and Carrot Soup

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 240 g red lentils
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 15 ml tomato puree
• 10 ml ground cumin
• 5 ml sweet paprika
• 1 pinch of dried mint
• 1 pinch of dried thyme
• 1 pinch of black pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 960 ml vegetable broth
• 240 ml of water

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Wash the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear and drain.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
4. Add the grated carrot and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the lentils, tomato puree, cumin, paprika, mint, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and water, mix well, and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the lentils are soft and the soup has a creamy texture.
8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.