Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 29 minutes ago
This red lentil soup is simple and nourishing comfort food. My recipe is inspired by the Turkish red lentil soup Mercimek Çorbası, which is a classic soup you'll find across cafes and home kitchens. Made with red lentils, onion, carrot, potato and a touch of garlic, it's naturally gluten-free and budget-friendly, because it's made from just a handful of pantry staples. And that warm spiced butter drizzle with Aleppo pepper is the most delicious finishing touch!
This is a super easy soup recipe that I'm 100% confident you'll come back to again and again for an easy weeknight dinner or healthy meal prep. It's hearty without being heavy, full of plant-based protein and fiber, and incredibly cozy for cooler days.
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► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro: Easy red lentil soup
00:42 Slice and dice vegetables
01:58 Sauté the soup base
02:19 Add garlic, spices & tomato paste
02:41 Add red lentils & broth
03:10 Simmer the lentil soup
03:29 Blend until silky smooth
04:14 Make the spiced butter topping
04:48 Finish with lemon & serve
05:31 Taste test & flavor notes
06:52 Storage, freezing & meal prep tips
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This red lentil soup is simple and nourishing comfort food. My recipe is inspired by the Turkish red lentil soup Mercimek Çorbası, which is a classic soup you'll find across cafes and home kitchens. Made with red lentils, onion, carrot, potato and a touch of garlic, it's naturally gluten-free and budget-friendly, because it's made from just a handful of pantry staples. And that warm spiced butter drizzle with Aleppo pepper is the most delicious finishing touch!
This is a super easy soup recipe that I'm 100% confident you'll come back to again and again for an easy weeknight dinner or healthy meal prep. It's hearty without being heavy, full of plant-based protein and fiber, and incredibly cozy for cooler days.
🖨 Printable Red Lentil Soup Recipe: downshiftology.com/recipes/red-lentil-soup
Sign up for weekly emails (never miss a recipe!): https://mailchi.mp/downshiftology/youtube/
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► FEATURED IN VIDEO:
Aleppo Pepper: amzlink.to/az0pHRAVjJlBK
Red Lentils: amzlink.to/az0F2LIc9KSnf
Immersion Blender: amzlink.to/az0nEx7c51NQN
Glass Weck Jars: amzlink.to/az04x2cvGHIhg
► ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN:
Counter Stools: bit.ly/2tUNvZG
Vitamix Blender: amzn.to/2NjFp75
Spiralizer: amzn.to/2N37WRy
Tea Kettle: amzn.to/2uuNSMp
Utensil Holder: bit.ly/2tVfGaH
Flour Jars: amzn.to/30UZESn
Salt Cellar: amzn.to/2UUyK9r
Knife Set: bit.ly/2tUGzMa
White Chef's Knife: amzn.to/3rwocy9
Cutting Board: amzn.to/2Vskgv9
Magnetic Measuring Spoons: amzn.to/2YIeKYT
Magnetic Measuring Cups: amzn.to/3hAJu6A
Food Scraper: amzn.to/3B3ki3w
For everything else I use in my videos, check out the SHOP page on my website: downshiftology.com/shop
► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro: Easy red lentil soup
00:42 Slice and dice vegetables
01:58 Sauté the soup base
02:19 Add garlic, spices & tomato paste
02:41 Add red lentils & broth
03:10 Simmer the lentil soup
03:29 Blend until silky smooth
04:14 Make the spiced butter topping
04:48 Finish with lemon & serve
05:31 Taste test & flavor notes
06:52 Storage, freezing & meal prep tips
► WHAT I'M WEARING
T-shirt: bit.ly/4htnZTu
Jeans: bit.ly/3PNcxpT
The music I use: bit.ly/2Ms5nF2 - Great music for YouTubers!
Disclaimer: product links may include affiliate links.
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