Turkish Lentil Soup

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The soup is so easy to make and is actually very filling. The recipe makes two big servings, with a bit of leftovers.

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  • 2
  • Easy
  • Budget Friendly

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of yellow lentils
  • 1 clove of garlic crushed in a garlic press
  • 3 tablespoons dried mint
  • 1 tablespoon basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons sumac
  • chili pepper
  • olive oil
  • the juice of half a lemon

Preparation

Step 1

Wash the lentils really well until the water is clear.

Step 2

In a big pot, add the lentils and the rice and cover with water. Bring to the boil and then simmer until the lentils are cooked but there is still some liquid remaining. Don't hesitate to add more water if the lentils need to cook longer. Also make sure to keep skimming off the white scum that will be produced while the lentils cook.

Step 3

When the lentils are cooked, add the fresh garlic, the mint, sumac and olive oil. Add chili pepper according to how spicy you need it to be.

Step 4

Stir well, and just before serving, take it off the heat and add the lemon juice.

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