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Turkish lentil soup with red and yellow lentils

Turkish red lentil soup with blond roux

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Red lentils simmered with onion and broth, then blended and mixed with a light roux. A mild Turkish soup, served with a squeeze of lemon.

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Recipe from Kutu, Joseph, Nosferatü and 4 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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A smooth and creamy lentil soup, seasoned with golden flour, a typical dish on Turkish tables.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodCooking in a saucepan and blending
  • Estimated cost$3.95 $0.99 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.30
  • $0.13
  • $0.02
  • $0.21
  • $0.32
  • $0.02
  • $0.52
  • $1.02
  • $1.39
  • $0.02

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the onion and finely chop it. Wash the lentils and drain them. ≈ 8 min
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion for 2 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Add the lentils, stir for 1 minute, then pour in the broth and add the salt. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat.
  4. Strain the lentils with their broth through a sieve or in a blender.
  5. In a separate saucepan, heat the oil and add the flour. Whisk over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until the roux is a very light golden color, then drain it.
  6. Add the lentil puree to the roux, simmer gently for 2 minutes, remove from heat, and serve with lemon juice.

The bill

Turkish red lentil soup with blond roux

  • 30 g of red lentils$0.30
  • flour (in a small amount)$0.13
  • 4 grams of sunflower oil$0.02
  • 1 onion$0.21
  • 30 g of tomato paste$0.32
  • 2 grams of salt$0.02
  • carrot$0.52
  • potato$1.02
  • Meat broth$1.39
  • 10 grams of lemon juice$0.02

Total$3.95

that's $0.99 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 30 g of red lentils
  • flour (in a small amount)
  • 4 grams of sunflower oil
  • 1 onion
  • 30 g of tomato paste
  • Spices with a strong flavor
  • 2 grams of salt
  • carrot
  • potato
  • Meat broth
  • 10 grams of lemon juice

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