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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Corum Catal Asi Soup
Green lentils and cracked wheat simmer with minty butter into a hearty, plain-spoken soup from Corum.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 4 min📖 1 min readServes 6~285 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 52 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 4 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking52 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Green lentils
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Cracked wheat
- 1 pcs Onion
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Dried mint
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Ground red pepper
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 6 glass(~1200 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse and drain the green lentils.
- 2
Finely chop the onion.
- 3
Saute the onion in butter for 5 minutes, until lightly pink.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the dried mint and ground red pepper and bloom them for 30 seconds.
30 sec00:30 - 5
Add half of the water and bring to a boil, then add the lentils.
- 6
Cook the lentils for 20 minutes, keeping them slightly firm.
20 min20:00 - 7
Add the remaining hot water and cracked wheat, then boil for 20 more minutes.
20 min20:00 - 8
Add the salt, simmer for 10 minutes to bring the soup together, and serve hot.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Adding the cracked wheat after the lentils are half cooked keeps both ingredients pleasantly firm.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with pickles, scallions, and cornbread on the side.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~285
kcal calories
12
g protein
42
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 58%Fat 25%
GI 17 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- 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 Corum Catal Asi Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Corum Catal Asi Soup take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 52 minutes; 64 minutes in total.Is Corum Catal Asi Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Corum Catal Asi Soup have?
Approximately 285 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 42g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Corum Catal Asi Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Corum Catal Asi Soup need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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