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Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.","group":"Sauté","title":"In a large pot, melt the butter","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to cook out the raw taste of the paste.","group":"Base","title":"Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper paste","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the rinsed red lentils, bulgur, and rice to the pot. Stir well to coat the grains in the paste mixture.","group":"Grains","title":"Add the rinsed red lentils, bulgur, and rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Grains"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the water or broth and add a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and grains are completely tender and the soup has thickened.","group":"Simmer","title":"Pour in the water or broth","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a small separate pan, you can melt a little extra butter and stir in the dried mint and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour this flavored butter over the soup before serving, or stir it directly into the pot. Season with additional salt to taste.","group":"Finishing","title":"In a small separate pan, you can melt a little extra butter","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Unlike traditional lentil soup, Ezogelin is not blended; the grains are left whole to provide a rustic texture. Use a good quality red pepper paste (biber salçası) for the most authentic flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large pot","wooden spoon","small pan"],"diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","mediterranean","low_fat"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Approx 1.8 liters total"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup thickens significantly as it sits. When reheating, add a splash of water to reach the desired consistency."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding water as needed."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fezogelin_corbas_67b6172645%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=aaa5054b-2636-4147-9028-764f45076a37","imageAlt":"Ezogelin Soup (Ezogelin Çorbası) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["lentils","turkish cuisine","healthy","high fiber","warming","soup season"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Ezogelin Soup (Ezogelin Çorbası)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:25:25.057Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:25:25.057Z","related":[{"id":"tarhana_corbas_81bc64623a","slug":"tarhana-soup-tarhana-corbas","title":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası)","description":"A traditional, nutrient-dense Turkish soup made from fermented and dried tarhana powder, simmered with garlic, tomato paste, and aromatic dried mint.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftarhana_corbas_81bc64623a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b0ff29b3-56e3-4901-a7f1-2e1ed2d57f6c","imageAlt":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası) — recipe cover","tags":["soup","turkish","fermented","probiotic","mediterranean","healthy","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":7},{"id":"recipe_164c4cf980","slug":"trahanas-soup-trachanosoupa","title":"Trahanas Soup (Trachanósoupa)","description":"A comforting, traditional Greek soup made with trahanas, a unique fermented grain product. 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