Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint

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This Turkish red lentil soup has dynamic flavors and a lovely, mild heat, much like one you'd find at a Turkish restaurant. I make a big batch and eat it for lunch with crusty bread for an entire week. Serve with additional mint and lemon wedges if desired.

Submitted by Jenna
Updated on September 4, 2024
close up view of Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint in a white bowl with a spoon
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup diced tomatoes, drained

  • 5 cups chicken stock

  • ½ cup red lentils

  • ¼ cup fine bulgur wheat

  • ¼ cup rice

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon dried mint

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.

  2. Stir in chicken stock, lentils, bulgur, rice, tomato paste, mint, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils and rice are tender, about 30 minutes.

  3. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

Cook’s Note

You can use vegetable broth to make a vegan version of this soup.

127 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

168 Calories
6g Fat
24g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 623mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 292mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.