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Turkish Red Lentil Soup (13g)
A warming, nourishing lentil soup made with red lentils, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, cumin, and tomato paste, served with steamed broccoli. It’s a simple plant-based meal packed with protein and fiber.
This comforting lentil soup combines aromatic vegetables, red lentils, and warming spices for a satisfying bowl. Finished with fresh lemon, mint, and sumac and served with steamed broccoli, it’s a flavorful way to add more protein and fiber to your day.
Ingredients:
- ¼ diced onion
- 1 clove smashed garlic
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ diced carrot
- ½ stalk diced celery
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup rinsed red lentils
- 1½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- Lemon juice and zest, for finishing
- Chopped mint, for garnish
- A pinch of sumac
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
Directions:
- Sauté the diced onion and smashed garlic clove in 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil.
- Add diced carrot, celery, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in red lentils and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Blend or leave chunky.
- Finish with lemon juice, zest, chopped mint, and a pinch of sumac.
- Serve with 1 cup steamed broccoli.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 363
- Protein: 19 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Fiber: 13 g
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