World Flavors Cookbook

Mercimek Çorbası (Red Lentil Soup)

A comforting, velvety smooth red lentil soup, flavored with onions, carrots, and a touch of cumin.

Cuisine: Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 6 cups water or broth
• Lemon wedges and pul biber butter for serving

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and carrot in oil. Stir in tomato paste and lentils.
2. Add broth and cumin. Simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are soft.
3. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
4. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of melted butter mixed with red pepper flakes.