Turkish lentil soup
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. This is a very simple recipe. Serve with herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The first step is preparing the ingredients. Peel and chop the onion, carrot, herbs, and garlic.
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Step 2
2. Finely dice the bacon and chili pepper to taste.
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Step 3
3. Heat a bit of olive oil in a saucepan. Add the bacon and fry until crispy. Then add the onion, garlic, chili, cumin, and coriander.
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Step 4
4. When the onion is slightly sautéed, add the carrots and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring. Add tomato paste, sugar, and fenugreek (if using) to the pot.
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Step 5
5. After 2-3 minutes, add the rinsed lentils and pour in water (or previously prepared broth). Bring to a boil, then add salt and paprika to taste.
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Step 6
6. After boiling, reduce the heat to minimum and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils become soft. Blend the finished soup with a blender until smooth.
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Step 7
7. Then place the pot on the stove and bring the soup to a boil. That's it, your delicious Turkish soup is ready.