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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Lentil Soup with Nigella Seeds
This Kayseri-style soup cooks red lentils with nigella seeds and butter into a neat comforting bowl.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~158 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 22 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Easy
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Red lentils
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Nigella seeds
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Butter
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Saute Nigella seeds in Butter for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 2
Add Red lentils, Onion, and Water, then simmer until the soup comes together.
- 3
Adjust the texture in the pot and serve hot.
16 min16:00 - 4
Çörekotunu son 2 dakikada ekleyin, kokusu yanıp acılaşmasın.
2 min02:00 - 5
Blenderdan geçirip sıcak servis edin.
💡 Tip: Keeping red lentils in even pieces helps it cook at the same pace as onion.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with melted butter.
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- Protein source
- Iron
Nutrition (per serving)
~158
kcal calories
7
g protein
18
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 47%Fat 35%
GI 9 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
2.1g
Sugar
5.8g
Fiber
36.8mg
Sodium
1.9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lentil Soup with Nigella Seeds make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Lentil Soup with Nigella Seeds take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Lentil Soup with Nigella Seeds difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Lentil Soup with Nigella Seeds have?
Approximately 158 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 18g, fat: 6g.Which allergens does Lentil Soup with Nigella Seeds contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Lentil Soup with Nigella Seeds need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Lentil Soup with Nigella Seeds filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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