Is Ground Turkish Soup vegetarian?

Yes! Traditional Turkish lentil soup is often vegetarian, made with red lentils, onions, tomato paste, and spices. However, some versions include meat broth, so always check the base.

Can you use ground turkey in soup?

Absolutely. Ground turkey works well in this recipe and adds lean protein. It pairs beautifully with Turkish spices and tomato base.

Which soup is best for vegetarians?

Vegetarian Turkish soups like Ezogelin, red lentil, and barley-based options are excellent. This ground Turkish soup vegetarian is high-protein and very filling.

Is Ezogelin soup vegetarian?

Traditionally yes, though some versions use chicken broth. To keep it vegetarian, use vegetable broth and skip any meat additions.

Ground Turkish Soup Vegetarian: Wholesome & amp, Easy In 6 Steps

Name: Ground Turkish Soup Vegetarian: A Hearty Bowl of Flavor and Comfort
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 1/3 cup pearl barley; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp dried mint; 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 bay leaf; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup plant-based ground protein or lean ground turkey; Optional: Lemon wedges, fresh parsley or mint

Description

A hearty and wholesome Turkish-inspired vegetarian soup made with red lentils, barley, spices, and your choice of ground turkey or plant-based protein.

Ingredients

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1 cup red lentils, rinsed

1/3 cup pearl barley

1 medium onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 large carrot, diced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp dried mint

1/2 tsp red chili flakes

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 bay leaf

6 cups vegetable broth

1 cup plant-based ground protein or lean ground turkey

Optional: Lemon wedges, fresh parsley or mint

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion until soft.

Ingredients for Turkish ground soup vegetarian

2. Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook 2 minutes.

3. Add ground protein, cook until browned.

Cooking base for ground Turkish soup

4. Stir in lentils, barley, carrot, and spices.

5. Pour in broth and add bay leaf. Simmer for 30 minutes.

6. Stir in mint and chili flakes. Adjust salt and pepper.

Simmering vegetarian Turkish soup

7. Serve hot with lemon wedges and herbs.

Served Turkish vegetarian soup with lemon and herbs

Notes

For a spicier version, add fresh chili with the garlic.

To make it vegan, use plant-based ground protein and vegetable broth.

Soup thickens as it sits—add broth when reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Turkish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 280
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 15mg