A Tokat-style lentil and homemade noodle soup finished with tomato paste, mint butter, and mild chili for a hearty winter bowl.
18 min prep 34 min cook
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Rinse the lentils and soak them in hot water for 10 minutes so their skins do not stay tough.
Finely dice the onion and fry it in the oil for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
Add the tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes, until its raw smell fades.
Add the lentils, water, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Boil for 18 minutes, until the lentils begin to soften.
Add the noodles and cook for 10 more minutes.
Foam the butter with mint and red pepper flakes for 1 minute, then drizzle it over the soup.
💡 Tip: Add the noodles before the lentils fully fall apart; too late and they stay firm, too early and they stick to the bottom.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in hot bowls with optional pickled Tokat vine leaves and lemon wedges.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~270
kcal calories
10
g protein
44
g carbs
6
g 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.
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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