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Authentic Turkish Ezogelin Soup Recipe - Hearty Red Lentil & Bulgur Soup

Hearty Turkish Ezogelin Soup with red lentils and bulgur.

Ingredients:

    1. 1 cup red lentils

    2. 2 tbsp bulgur

    3. 2 tbsp rice

    4. 1 onion

    5. 1 tbsp tomato paste

    6. 2 tbsp butter

    7. 1 tsp dried mint

    8. 1 tsp red pepper flakes

    9. 7 cups water

    10. Salt

  • Instructions:

    1. Sauté finely chopped onions in butter until translucent.

    2. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

    3. Add washed lentils, bulgur, and rice to the pot.

    4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.

    5. Simmer on low heat until all grains are tender and soft.

    6. Stir in mint, red pepper flakes, and salt; simmer for 5 more minutes.

    7. Serve with a fresh wedge of lemon.

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