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Ezogelin Çorbası – Turkish Red Lentil and Bulgur Soup Recipe

Ezogelin is a Turkish soup of red lentils, rice and fine bulgur, where bulgur and mint make a unique pairing.

Prep 10 minCook 30 minTotal 40 minServings 4Difficulty Easy

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Rinse the lentils and grains

Rinse the split red lentils, rice and fine bulgur well, then drain.

Sauté the onion

In a pot, sauté the finely chopped onion in oil and butter.

Add the pastes and mint

Stir in the tomato paste, red pepper paste and dried mint and keep sautéing until fragrant.

Chef's tip: Sautéing the mint with the paste brings out its flavour better.

Toast the lentils and grains

Add the rinsed lentils, rice and bulgur to the pot and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

Simmer the soup

Pour in the hot water and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, until the lentils and grains are completely soft. If you like, blend the soup briefly.

Time's up! Enjoy your meal.

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