EZO GELIN SOUP (TURKISH WEDDING SOUP)

Ezo Gelin Soup (Turkish Wedding Soup) image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

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.