Name: Turkish Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 1 large chopped onion; 1 large diced carrot; 1 large diced potato; 1 mug-sized cup of red lentils; 1 heaped tbsp red pepper paste; 1 Massel Chicken Style Stock Cube; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; 1 tsp dry mint; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp butter

by Tagrid Ahmad - Mamaghanouj_kitchen Last updated on 07/07/2021

This delicious recipe uses red lentils to create a hearty soup that is filled with flavour! - Tagrid Ahmad - Mamaghanouj_kitchen

Ingredients

1 large chopped onion
1 large diced carrot
1 large diced potato
1 mug-sized cup of red lentils
1 heaped tbsp red pepper paste
1 Massel Chicken Style Stock Cube
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 tsp dry mint
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp butter

Method

Step 1

Saute the onions in olive oil for a few minutes and add potatoes and carrots. Cook for a further few minutes. Add capsicum paste along with the stock cube. Mix.
Step 2

Add lentils along with approximately 5 cups water (using the same cup). Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until the ingredients are soft. You may need to top up with water during the cooking process.
Step 3

Using a stick blender, blend the ingredients.
Step 4

In a separate pan melt butter with mint and paprika until sizzling. Add it to the soup. Drizzle with a squeeze of lemon. Serve with toasted Turkish bread.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Self-taught chef, food enthusiast and mother of four, Tagrid Ahmad, has a wonderful collection of recommended recipes for Ramadan. From delicious soups and middle eastern mains to mezze and salads, Tagrid shares mouthwatering guided recipe tutorials on her Instagram account.