TurkishSide dish
Corba
This lentil soup is a hearty, spiced bowl, built on a base of sautéed onions and carrots. Cumin, paprika, mint, and red pepper flakes bloom in hot oil, filling your kitchen with a warm, earthy aroma before the lentils, water, and vegetable stock go in. After a gentle simmer, the soup is blended until smooth, with the lentils completely broken down and the carrots tender. It's a straightforward soup that comes together in about 40 minutes, and it makes excellent leftovers, keeping well in the fridge for up to a week.
Method
7 steps · 41 min total
- 01
Prepare the Lentils
Pick through the lentils, looking for any small stones or debris. Rinse them 2 or 3 times under cold water, then drain well and set aside.
They might clump together as they dry, but you can easily break them up later.
