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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Noodle Soup with Green Lentils
This Yozgat-style soup combines noodles and green lentils in a warm filling winter bowl.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr 2 min📖 1 min readServes 4~186 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 20 min cook 32 min rest
- #One-Pot
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 2 min- Prep10 min
- Resting/Marinating32 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Noodles
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Boiled green lentils
- 1 Onion
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Dried mint
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the green lentils in 4 cups water for 15 minutes and skim off the foam.
15 min15:00 - 2
In a separate pot, cook the onion with 1 tablespoon oil for 5 minutes, until lightly pink.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes so the soup color does not taste raw.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the lentils with their water and half a cup of noodles, then cook for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Finish with dried mint and salt, then serve hot before the noodles fall apart.
💡 Tip: Adding the noodles near the end keeps the dough from softening too much.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Ladle the green lentil noodle soup into deep bowls, keeping the noodles visible on top.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~186
kcal calories
8
g protein
29
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 63%Fat 20%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL
3.7g
Sugar
6.5g
Fiber
602.3mg
Sodium
0.7g
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
- Egg
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 Noodle Soup with Green Lentils make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Noodle Soup with Green Lentils take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 32 minutes of passive resting; 62 minutes in total.Is Noodle Soup with Green Lentils difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Noodle Soup with Green Lentils have?
Approximately 186 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 29g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Noodle Soup with Green Lentils contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Noodle Soup with Green Lentils need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Noodle Soup with Green Lentils 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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