Lentil Soup with Noodles Recipe

Lentil soup with noodles is a popular and nutritious soup of Turkish cuisine. It is especially preferred as a hot starter in winter months.
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🥣 Lentil Soup with Noodles (Serves 6)

Lentil soup with noodles is a popular and nutritious soup of Turkish cuisine. It is especially preferred as a hot starter in the winter months. Here is a recipe for lentil soup with noodles that you can easily make at home:

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 min

⏱️ Cooking Time: 30-35 min 🍽️ Servings: 6 People

🧄 Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1 cup noodles
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons of oil (olive oil if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper paste (optional)
  • 6 cups hot water (broth can also be used)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mint (for topping)

👨‍🍳 Preparation Steps

  1. Boil the lentils: Wash and boil the lentils for 10 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.

  2. Fry the onion: Put the oil and butter in the pot. Add the onion and fry until it turns pink.

  3. Add the tomato paste: Add the tomato paste and fry for a few more minutes until the smell comes out.

  4. Add the lentils and water: Put the boiled lentils in the pot. Add 6 cups of hot water.

  5. Add the noodles: When the soup starts to boil, add the noodles. Cook on medium heat until the noodles are soft (about 10-15 minutes).

  6. Adjust the spices: Add the salt and spices. You can adjust the amount of water according to the consistency if necessary.

  7. Serving suggestion: Sprinkle dried mint on top and serve hot. If you wish, you can serve it with lemon.

💡 Tip

If you want a more aromatic taste, you can add 1 bay leaf to the boiling water. Also, using homemade noodles will increase the flavor of the soup.