Lentil Tarhana Soup Recipe

Lentil tarhana soup is one of the indispensable dishes of the winter months. A soup that is both nutritious and delicious with the combination of red lentils and tarhana.
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Lentil Tarhana Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

One of the indispensables of the winter months, tarhana soup increases its nutritional value and taste when combined with red lentils. Here is a soup recipe that is both filling and a source of healing: Lentil Tarhana Soup.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons of powdered tarhana
  • 1 tea glass of red lentils
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon of pepper paste (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or butter)
  • 8 cups of hot water (1-2 cups of meat/chicken stock can also be added if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of chili pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of mint

Preparation

1. Preparation Stage:

  • Put the tarhana in a bowl and let it sit with 1 cup of warm water for 10-15 minutes.
  • Wash and drain the lentils.

2. Fry the Onion:

  • Put the olive oil (or butter) in the pot.

  • Fry the finely chopped onion until it turns pink.

  • Then add the tomato paste and pepper paste, fry for a few more minutes.

3. Add Lentils:

  • Add the washed lentils to the pot and fry for 1-2 minutes.

  • Pour 8 cups of hot water over it.

  • Boil over medium heat until the lentils soften (about 15 minutes).

4. Add Tarhana:

  • Slowly add the previously soaked tarhana to the soup while stirring constantly so that it does not clump.

  • Boil over medium heat for another 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly.

5. Add Spices:

  • Add salt, black pepper, chili pepper and mint and stir.

  • If your soup has thickened, you can remove it from the stove. If necessary, you can add some more hot water and adjust the consistency.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot. Optionally, you can pour mint in heated butter on top.
  • Sliced ​​village bread or pickles go great with it.

Tips

  • Pre-soaking the tarhana prevents clumping.
  • Boiling the lentils with the tarhana without over-boiling them increases the integrity of the flavor.
  • You can adjust the consistency of the soup according to your taste by playing with the amount of water.

Enjoy! 🍲 If you liked the recipe, don’t forget to share it!