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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Ezogelin Soup
A beloved Turkish soup that cooks red lentils, bulgur, rice, and pepper paste into a textured, warming bowl finished with mint and chile.
Easy⏱️ 35 min📖 1 min readServes 6~145 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 25 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 35 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Red lentils
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Fine bulgur
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Rice
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Dried mint
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Saute the onion in butter. Add both pastes and cook for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 2
Add the rinsed lentils, bulgur, and rice.
- 3
Pour in 6 cups of water and stir until it comes to a boil.
- 4
Cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 5
Season with salt, mint, and red pepper flakes.
💡 Tip: Do not blend this soup, the tiny grains give it the rustic texture that makes it feel like home cooking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with lemon wedges and a little extra dried mint on top.
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- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~145
kcal calories
8
g protein
24
g carbs
3
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 62%Fat 17%
GI 39 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL
1.9g
Sugar
4.3g
Fiber
439.8mg
Sodium
2.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ezogelin Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ezogelin Soup take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 35 minutes in total.Is Ezogelin Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Ezogelin Soup have?
Approximately 145 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 24g, fat: 3g.Which allergens does Ezogelin Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Ezogelin Soup need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Ezogelin Soup filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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