Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash red lentils in hot water until the water is clear. Drain well.

Step 2

In a pot (or you can use an instant pot), heat up oil and sauté carrot and onion for a few mins on medium high heat until golden

Step 3

Add garlic, tomato paste, red pepper paste, Aleppo pepper, dried mint, cumin, and black pepper. Sauté everything for 2-3 mins.

Step 4

Add strained lentils and toast with everything else for a few mins. Pour water and add bouillon paste if using.

Step 5

For Stovetop: Let it come to a boil on high heat. When it boils, turn down to low heat and cover with a lid and cook on medium low heat for 20 mins

Step 6

For the Instant Pot: place lid on and make sure it is on sealing. Pressure cook for 10 mins.

Step 7

Add extra water if needed at this point and blend. Add salt to taste. Serve with lemon juice, and Aleppo butter drizzle.

Step 8

Aleppo butter drizzle: melt butter on medium low heat and add Aleppo pepper flakes and let it toast for 1-2 minutes. Drizzle on individual bowls.

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