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Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup)

Name: Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 1/4 cups); 1 celery rib, finely diced; 1 carrot, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons tatli biber salçasi (Turkish sweet pepper paste); 1 1/2 cups (8.8oz/250g) dried red lentils; 2 liters (8 1/2 cups)vegetable stock; 1 to 2 lemons, juiced, to taste; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper, or to taste; For garnish:; 1/3 cup butter; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons pul biber, plus extra to sprinkle on top; 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 6 heaping tablespoons croutons; 1/4bunchfresh parsley, finely chopped

Prep 15m

Cook 35m

Total 50m

This Turkish Lentil Soup, also known as Mercimek Çorbası, combines red lentils, vegetables, and flavorful spices to create a hearty and comforting dish. The soup is garnished with a delectable mixture of butter, olive oil, pul biber, Greek yogurt, croutons, and fresh parsley for a delicious finishing touch.