Turkish Split Pea Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)

Ingredients

• •2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed
• •1 large onion, diced
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• •1 carrot, peeled and diced
• •1 teaspoon cumin
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •½ teaspoon black pepper
• •2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion until golden and slightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.
2. 2Add diced carrot and cumin, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3Pour in the rinsed split peas and broth, bringing to a boil.
4. 4Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until peas are completely soft and broken down.
5. 5Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
6. 6Return soup to pot if needed, season with salt and pepper, and stir in lemon juice.
7. 7Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint and a drizzle of olive oil.

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