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Authentic Turkish Ezo Gelin Soup Recipe - Red Lentil & Bulgur Soup

Traditional Turkish Ezogelin Soup with red lentils, bulgur, and dried mint

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Rinse lentils, bulgur, and rice. Place them in a pot with hot water and boil until soft.

  2. In a small pan, melt butter and sauté the onions until golden. Add tomato paste and spices (mint, pepper flakes).

  3. Pour this onion mixture into the soup pot.

  4. Stir well and simmer for another 10 minutes on low heat.

  5. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.

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