EZOGELIN SOUP (VEGAN TURKISH SOUP WITH LENTILS AND BULGUR)

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This is a delicious and healthy Turkish soup that can be cooked with basic ingredients found in any kitchen. This recipe is also vegan. You can serve it with bread crumbs and lemon wedges.

Provided by Beyza Özüdogru

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 56m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 onion, finely chopped
salt to taste
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 cups water
¾ cup red lentils
¼ cup white rice
¼ cup fine bulgur
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons crushed dried mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add cayenne; stir for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste for 20 seconds. Pour in water.
  • Increase heat to high and stir lentils, rice, bulgur, garlic, and mint into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are very soft, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 94.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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