Creamy Turkish Ezogelin Soup with Red Lentils and Bulgur

Name: Creamy Turkish Ezogelin Soup with Red Lentils and Bulgur
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Red lentils; Fine bulgur; Tomato paste; Onion, finely chopped; Olive oil; Ground cumin; Red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper; Chicken or vegetable broth; Butter; Dried mint; Lemon juice; Crusty bread slices

A traditional Turkish comfort food

This hearty and nutritious soup is packed with flavors of red lentils, bulgur, and authentic Turkish spices, perfect for a cozy meal.

1 h 10 min
6
Easy

Ingredients

Soup Base

Red lentils

1 cup, rinsed

Fine bulgur

1/2 cup

Tomato paste

1 tablespoon

Onion, finely chopped

Olive oil

1 tablespoon

Ground cumin

1 teaspoon

Red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon

Salt and pepper

To taste

Chicken or vegetable broth

7 cups

Garnish Ingredients

Butter

2 tablespoons

Dried mint

1 tablespoon

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Crusty bread slices

For serving

Preparation

Preparing the Lentils and Bulgur

Rinse the lentils

Rinse red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the bulgur

In a large bowl, soak bulgur in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.

Set aside

Set aside both the rinsed lentils and drained bulgur.

Sautéing the Vegetables

Heat olive oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté the onion

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add spices and paste

Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Ensure the tomato paste doesn’t burn by stirring continuously. Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Soup

Add rinsed lentils and broth to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Incorporating the Bulgur

Once the lentils are tender (about 20 minutes), add the drained bulgur and continue cooking until everything is soft.

Final Seasoning

Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice just before serving.

Plating & Serving