Corba
Corba is a traditional Turkish soup made with lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's hearty, nutritious, and perfect for cold winter days.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable broth - 4 cups
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Carrot - 1, chopped
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Red lentils - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrot, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, and paprika and cook for another minute.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, with a side of bread if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g