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Ezogelin Çorbası – Turkish lentil soup
Ezogelin Çorbası is a warm Turkish soup with red lentils, bulgur, rice, tomato paste and mint.
About this dish
Ezogelin Çorbası is a warm Turkish soup with red lentils, bulgur, rice, tomato paste and mint.
Ingredients
- 1.5 dl red lentils
- 2 tbsp bulgur
- 1 tbsp rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp pepper paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.2 liters water or stock
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils, bulgur and rice well in cold water.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pot.
- Cook the onion and garlic until the onion is soft.
- Add tomato paste and pepper paste. Stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Add lentils, bulgur, rice, spices, salt and water or stock.
- Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes.
- Stir while cooking, and add a little more water if the soup gets thick.
- Serve hot with lemon on the side.
Tips
- Use stock for more flavor.
- The soup should be hearty, but not too thick.