---
title: Mercimek Çorbası (Red Lentil Soup)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/mercimek-corbasi
---

Gather @red lentil{250%g}, @ground cumin{1%tsp}, @sweet paprika{1%tsp} and @red pepper flakes{0.5%tsp}.

Soften the @onion{1}, @carrot{1} and @potato{1} in @olive oil{2%tbsp} over medium heat for 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Add the lentils, cumin and 1.2 litres of water, bring to a boil and skim any foam.

Simmer, partly covered, for 25 minutes until everything is completely soft. ~{25%minutes}

Blend until perfectly smooth, loosening with hot water if needed, and season with @salt{}.

Melt the @butter{30%g} in a small pan until foaming, stir in the paprika and pepper flakes for 10 seconds, and swirl over each bowl.

Serve hot with @lemon{1} wedges; the squeeze at the table is essential.