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Ezogelin Çorbası
Easy 35 min~145 kcal 6/10
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Mercimek Çorbası
A Turkish staple of red lentils, onion, carrot, and potato, blended smooth and finished with butter for a warming bowl.
Easy⏱️ 35 min📖 1 min readServes 6~180 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 25 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 35 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) red lentils
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 adet Carrot
- 1 adet Potato
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 6 su bardağı(~1200 ml) water
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cumin
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils. Dice the onion, carrot, and potato.
- 2
Add a little oil to a pot and saute the onion. Add the other vegetables.
3 min03:00 - 3
Add the lentils and water, then bring everything to a boil.
- 4
Once the lentils are tender, blend the soup until completely smooth.
27 min27:30 - 5
Season with salt, black pepper, and cumin. Serve with melted butter on top.
💡 Tip: Finish each bowl with a squeeze of lemon, it brightens the soup and deepens the lentil flavor.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with lemon wedges and warm bread.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~180
kcal calories
12
g protein
28
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 57%Fat 19%
GI 37 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL
2.7g
Sugar
6.6g
Fiber
37.1mg
Sodium
1.3g
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)
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 Mercimek Çorbası make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mercimek Çorbası take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 35 minutes in total.Is Mercimek Çorbası difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mercimek Çorbası have?
Approximately 180 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 28g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Mercimek Çorbası contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mercimek Çorbası need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Mercimek Çorbası 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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