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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Tokat Green Lentil Soup with Mahlab
This Tokat soup cooks green lentils with a touch of mahlab for a warm, lightly aromatic bowl.
Easy⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~188 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 30 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Green lentils
- 1 Onion
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Mahaleb
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
- 15 g Butter
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse 1 cup green lentils and dice 1 onion.
- 2
Turn the onion in 15 g butter over medium heat for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the lentils and 5 cups water, then cook for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 4
Add a quarter teaspoon mahaleb and boil for 2 minutes, without letting its aroma become dominant.
2 min02:00 - 5
Adjust the salt and serve hot, keeping the measure precise for Tokat-style mahaleb green lentil soup.
💡 Tip: Using mahaleb sparingly prevents an overpowering flavor.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the soup hot, drizzle butter on top, and offer bread on the side.
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- Iron
Nutrition (per serving)
~188
kcal calories
11
g protein
24
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 55%Fat 20%
GI 7 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
2.2g
Sugar
5.8g
Fiber
619.6mg
Sodium
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
- 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 Tokat Green Lentil Soup with Mahlab make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tokat Green Lentil Soup with Mahlab take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Tokat Green Lentil Soup with Mahlab difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tokat Green Lentil Soup with Mahlab have?
Approximately 188 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 24g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Tokat Green Lentil Soup with Mahlab contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Tokat Green Lentil Soup with Mahlab need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Tokat Green Lentil Soup with Mahlab 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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