EZO GELIN SOUP (TURKISH WEDDING SOUP)

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Serve with pita bread for a nice meal.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb red lentils
8 c water
8 Tbsp butter
2 large onions, chopped
4 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
2 c tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp tomato paste
salt
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook red lentils according to basic directions, until lentils are very soft and disintegrating.
  • 2. In a large stockpot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat and saute onions and garlic with cayenne, paprika, and coriander until onions are soft but not browned.
  • 3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and continue to cook for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Shortly before serving, add lentils, cooking broth, salt, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook 15 minutes.
  • 5. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter with the mint. Dribble some mint butter over individual servings of soup.

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