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Mercimek Çorbası
Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Usak Lentil Soup with Tarhana
This Usak soup cooks red lentils with tarhana for a thick, lightly tangy bowl made for cold evenings.
Easy⏱️ 35 min📖 1 min readServes 4~186 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 27 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 35 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking27 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Red lentils
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Tarhana
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) Water
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Tomato paste
- 15 g Butter
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Nane
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Instructions
- 1
Bring the lentils and the water to a boil.
15 min15:00 - 2
Thin the tarhana with a little water and add it to the pot.
- 3
Cook the soup for 20 minutes and finish it with the butter.
- 4
Çorbayı kısık ateşte 12 dakika pişirin, mercimek ve tarhana aynı kıvama gelsin.
12 min12:00 - 5
1 yemek kaşığı tereyağında naneyi 45 saniye çevirip çorbanın üstüne gezdirin.
45 sec00:45 - 6
Çorbayı 3 dakika dinlendirip kaselere alın, tarhana kıvamı otursun.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Loosen the tarhana in a separate bowl first so it will not clump in the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~186
kcal calories
10
g protein
26
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 58%Fat 20%
GI 14 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
2g
Sugar
3.6g
Fiber
90mg
Sodium
2.1g
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
- 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 Usak Lentil Soup with Tarhana make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Usak Lentil Soup with Tarhana take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 27 minutes; 35 minutes in total.Is Usak Lentil Soup with Tarhana difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Usak Lentil Soup with Tarhana have?
Approximately 186 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 26g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Usak Lentil Soup with Tarhana contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Usak Lentil Soup with Tarhana need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Usak Lentil Soup with Tarhana 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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