Ezogelin Çorbası

Name: Ezogelin Çorbası
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 2 tbsp fine bulgur, rinsed; 2 tbsp white rice, rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp red pepper paste; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp dried mint; 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

A traditional Turkish red lentil soup cooked with bulgur, rice, and spices, finished with a mint and pepper oil.

45 minEasyServes 6190 cal/serving

MediterraneanSoupStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils, rinsed
2 tbsp fine bulgur, rinsed
2 tbsp white rice, rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp red pepper paste
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp dried mint
1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat half of the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
3

Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tbsp red pepper paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1 cup rinsed red lentils, 2 tbsp rinsed fine bulgur, 2 tbsp rinsed white rice, and 6 cups vegetable broth, bringing the soup to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until grains and lentils are tender.
6

In a small skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat, add 1 tbsp dried mint and 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes, and sizzle for 30 seconds.
7

Stir the infused oil and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice into the soup before serving.

Questions

Can I make Ezogelin Çorbası gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp fine bulgur, rinsed. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Ezogelin Çorbası keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Ezogelin Çorbası?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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