Turkish red lentil soup (kırmızı mercimek çorbası) is velvety, comforting, and nutritious! So easy to make with lentils, veggies, and spices — and it’s ready in about 30 minutes! Here is a link to the recipie and video on preparing it. The dish is even more tasty if you let it sit overnight.

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A super tasty and hearty winter dish. Bonus a great use of parsnips! Here is a link to the recipe.