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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Green Lentil Soup with Noodles
This Yozgat-style soup cooks green lentils with noodles and onion into a thick evening bowl.
Easy⏱️ 36 min📖 1 min readServes 4~178 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 26 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Easy
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 36 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking26 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Green lentils
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Egg noodles
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse 1 cup of green lentils and put them in a pot with 5 cups of water.
- 2
Boil the lentils over medium heat for 16 minutes.
16 min16:00 - 3
Turn 1 onion and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste in a separate pan for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste mixture to the lentil pot and boil for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add 0.75 cup of egg noodles and cook for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 6
When the noodles swell, remove from the heat and serve after 3 minutes so they do not turn mushy.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Adding the noodles near the end keeps them from breaking down before the lentils are fully soft.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with dried mint on the side.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~178
kcal calories
8
g protein
27
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 61%Fat 21%
GI 31 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
3.6g
Sugar
7.2g
Fiber
18.6mg
Sodium
0.2g
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
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 Green Lentil Soup with Noodles make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Green Lentil Soup with Noodles take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 26 minutes; 36 minutes in total.Is Green Lentil Soup with Noodles difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Green Lentil Soup with Noodles have?
Approximately 178 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 27g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Green Lentil Soup with Noodles contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Green Lentil Soup with Noodles need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Green Lentil Soup with Noodles filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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