Boil and drain the lentils
Rinse the green lentils and boil them until they release their dark liquid, then drain and set aside.
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Yeşil Mercimek Çorbası – Turkish Green Lentil Soup Recipe
Hearty green lentil soup with tomato paste and orzo: a clear broth, with the orzo added last so it keeps its bite.
Prep 15 minCook 40 minTotal 55 minServings 6Difficulty Easy
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Sauté the diced onion
Finely dice the onion and sauté in oil until soft.
Cook the tomato paste
Add the tomato paste and continue to cook until it smells fragrant.
Simmer lentils in water
Add the drained lentils and hot water, bring to a boil and simmer.
Add the orzo and finish
Add the orzo to the boiling soup. Once the orzo is cooked, remove from the heat.
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