Red Lentil Soup

Name: Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cup chopped onions; 4 garlic cloves; 6 celery ribs; 2 cup red lentils; 1 box chicken broth (32 ounce); 3 cup water; 2.5 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp thyme; 1 tsp hot curry; 4 bay leaves

A Turkish soup of lentils, celery and hot curry, seasoned with cumin and bay leaves and simmered on the stove.

2 hr 15 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 120 min · 135 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Saute onions in oil til soft. Add garlic, celery, and carrots & saute lightly. Add everything else & bring to boil.
2
Turn down heat & simmer 1 1/2-2 hrs. Want to add more & some will want more curry and/or cumin). A blender or food processor.
120 min