Description
Traditional Turkish Ezogelin soup made with red lentils, bulgur, rice, and tomato paste. A comforting, protein-rich, and vegetarian-friendly soup.
Ingredients
1 cup red lentils
1/4 cup rice
1/4 cup fine bulgur
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried mint
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
6 cups water
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Rinse the lentils, rice, and bulgur well under cold water.
2. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion until soft.
3. Add tomato paste and stir until it deepens in color.
4. Add lentils, rice, bulgur, and water. Stir and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Season with salt, pepper, mint, and cumin.
7. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
You can add a knob of butter at the end for a richer finish.
Blend partially for smoother texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg