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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Mahluta Soup with Sumac
This Mardin soup blends red lentils with sumac water and onion into a silky tart opener.
Easy⏱️ 52 min📖 1 min readServes 4~164 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 42 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 52 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 glass(~200 ml) red lentils
- 1 pcs onion
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) sumac sour
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) cumin
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) coarse bulgur
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) rice
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) salt
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) neutral oil
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) tomato paste
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) dried mint
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and finely chop the onion.
- 2
Turn the onion over medium heat for 4 minutes so the soup base does not taste raw.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the lentils and water and boil for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 4
Blend the soup briefly so the mahluta keeps its measured texture.
- 5
Add the sumac sour and cook for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 6
Wait 3 minutes before serving hot so the sourness settles.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Adding bulgur and rice together gives mahluta its classic full body while preserving some grain after blending.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with hot oil fried with dried mint and red pepper flakes, and serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~164
kcal calories
9
g protein
24
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 57%Fat 22%
GI 39 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL
2.6g
Sugar
7.1g
Fiber
1185.7mg
Sodium
1.6g
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
- Gluten
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 Mahluta Soup with Sumac make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mahluta Soup with Sumac take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 52 minutes in total.Is Mahluta Soup with Sumac difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mahluta Soup with Sumac have?
Approximately 164 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 24g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Mahluta Soup with Sumac contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mahluta Soup with Sumac need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Mahluta Soup with Sumac 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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