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Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)

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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

  • 1 tbsp โ€” olive oil • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 medium carrot, chopped • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp paprika • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for depth) • 4 cups vegetable broth or water • 1/2 lemon, juiced