Ezogelin Soup (Ezogelin Çorbası)

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   In a large pot, melt the butter

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

   6 min
2. 02

   Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper paste

   Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to cook out the raw taste of the paste.

   2 min
3. 03

   Add the rinsed red lentils, bulgur, and rice

   Add the rinsed red lentils, bulgur, and rice to the pot. Stir well to coat the grains in the paste mixture.

4. 04

   Pour in the water or broth

   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.

   30 min
5. 05

   In a small separate pan, you can melt a little extra butter

   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.

   1 min