Lentils are high in plant protein and are an excellent source of amino acids and iron. It should be noted that this product is not only healthy, but also tasty. Lentils are used to prepare first and second courses, salads and snacks. Turkish lentil soup is especially aromatic.
Preparation of food
To make Turkish lentil soup you will need: 1 potato, 1 carrot, 120 g of red lentils, 150 ml of tomato juice, 2 tbsp. l. olive oil, 1 onion, 10 g butter, 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice, 2 cloves of garlic.
Preparation
Rinse all vegetables under cold running water. Grate carrots on a fine grater or cut into strips, finely chop onions and garlic. Cut the potatoes into small cubes.
Take a medium-sized cauldron, pour vegetable oil into it, and then add butter. Fry chopped onion and garlic in a cauldron until transparent. Next, put the potatoes in a cauldron and cook the ingredients for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add carrots and cook vegetables over low heat for 5 minutes.
Take lentils and rinse them under cold water. Put the grains in a cauldron with vegetables, fill the ingredients with water. Cook for 15-20 minutes, during which time the potatoes and lentils will begin to boil.
Pour tomato juice into the soup, boil for another 5 minutes, then add the required amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the soup, salt to taste. Cover the cauldron with a lid, turn off the heat and let the soup steep for 7-8 minutes.
Turkish lentil soup is ready! Serve the first course with lemon wedge, croutons and mint sprigs.
