Turkish Red Lentil Soup (a.k.a Mercimek Corbasi) is a nation's favourite and it is almost on every restaurant's menu.

This extremely delicious & creamy soup is super easy to make in just half an hour! It is traditionally served with a slice of lemon.

And the best part is that this delicious lentil soup is made with few basic ingredients. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full list.

Place a pan on medium heat then add the olive oil. Add the onions along with the garlic and sauté until soft and translucent.

Add the paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook until fragrant while stirring constantly for about 30 seconds.

Add the potatoes and carrots, cook for a few more minutes, stirring often, to enhance their flavour.

Add the red lentils along with the stock. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils, carrots and potatoes are soft.

Remove the pan from the heat. Purée the soup until smooth, almost creamy using a hand blender or food processor.

Garnish with a few drops of mint&paprika infused butter and serve with lemon wedges while still hot.

This soup is also great when served with some crusty bread and butter on the side. Click 👇"learn more" for the full recipe.