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Mercimek Çorbası (Red Lentil Soup)

Turkish · Middle East & North Africa Top Pick STOVETOP
8/10

Creamy Turkish red lentil soup — naturally vegan and GF.

Vegetarian Soup Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Red lentils dissolve when cooked creating natural creaminess without dairy; lemon brightens.

Key Ingredients

red lentils onion carrots potato cumin paprika lemon olive oil

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