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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 cup(~100 ml) Red lentils
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Tarhana
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Tomato paste
- 15 g Butter
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Mint
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse 0.5 cup red lentils and boil with 4 cups water over medium heat.
15 min15:00 - 2
Whisk 4 tablespoons tarhana with 1 cup cold water until smooth, leaving no lumps.
- 3
Pour the tarhana mixture into the boiling lentils in a thin stream, whisking constantly so it does not split.
- 4
Cook the soup over low heat for 12 minutes, until the lentils and tarhana reach the same consistency.
12 min12:00 - 5
Turn the mint in 1 tablespoon butter for 45 seconds and drizzle it over the soup.
45 sec00:45 - 6
Rest the soup for 3 minutes and ladle into bowls so the tarhana texture settles.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Dissolve the tarhana in a separate bowl so it does not clump.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Ladle the Usak tarhana lentil soup into a hot bowl and let the butter form small rings on the surface.
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- 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.
Estimated 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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