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Ezogelin Soup
Ezogelin Corbasi is a classic Turkish soup made with bulgur and red lentils. It's easy, hearty and very delicious. Make this and you'll fall in love with Turkish cuisine!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp dried mint
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1/3 cup coarse bulgur
- 1/4 cup short grain rice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6-8 cup water or stock
- 2 lemons juice of
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium high heat.
- Saute the onion until golden and translucent.
- Add in the Tomato paste, dried mint and Aleppo pepper. Stir to combine and cook for a couple of minutes so the tomato paste releases its color and aroma.
- Add in the garlic followed by the red lentils, bulgur and rice. Season with salt and pepper and add in the water or stock.
- Bring to a simmer, turn the heat to medium and cover the pot with the lid. Cook for 25 to 35 minutes until the lentils, bulgur and rice are cooked completely.
- Add the lemon juice before serving.
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Notes
- You can use water, chicken or vegetable broth to make this recipe.
- If looking for a gluten free option, please use quinoa instead of bulgur.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. You can reheat ezogelin soup in a saucepan over medium heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.