How to Make Vegan Turkish Red Lentil Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup that's packed with protein and flavor, then look no further than this Vegan Turkish Red Lentil Soup. This traditional Turkish dish is a staple in Turkish cuisine and is known for its rich, creamy texture and aromatic spices. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter's day or whenever you're in need of a satisfying and hearty meal.

What makes this soup even better is that it's completely vegan, so it's suitable for those following a p...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 Turkish bay leaves
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 lemon, sliced into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add thyme sprigs, garlic, cumin, and bay leaves; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
  • Add vegetable broth, tomatoes, red lentils, tomato paste, oregano, remaining salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Cover partially and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are very soft and falling apart, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Let soup cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Transfer 4 cups of soup to a blender; blend until smooth. Mix back into the saucepan. Stir in water. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with chopped parsley and a squirt of lemon juice.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1092mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 149mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 903mg