Autumn has arrived! No more summery dresses and sandals! Wind is cooler, days are shorter, leaves have started becoming golden and falling. This pleased me because autumn goes hand in hand with pumpkin and chestnuts, two seasonal products that I love. With these cooler temperatures, the body needs nutritious and comforting foods, like a good thick soup. Thus the…
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Red lentils soup – a Turkish recipe
Here is another recipe I brought back from a trip: a smooth, creamy red lentils soup. I used to enjoy it as a starter when I travelled around Turkey, but I prepare it often as a main course at home. Red lentils do not require soaking nor long cooking time, so this recipe is perfect for…