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Ezogelin Çorbası
Easy 35 min~145 kcal 6/10
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Kayseri Kursun Asi Soup
Chickpeas, green lentils, and tiny dough pellets simmer in a peppery broth.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 60 min cook 5 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking1 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Flour
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Green lentils
- 6 glass(~1200 ml) Meat stock
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Fine bulgur for kofte
- 150 g Ground beef
- 1 pcs Egg
- 200 g Diced lamb
- 1 pcs Onion
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Black pepper
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the diced meat with 1 liter water over low heat for 40 minutes, skimming the foam, then keep the broth aside once the meat is tender.
40 min40:00 - 2
Put the fine bulgur in a bowl, drizzle with 0.5 cup hot water, rest for 10 minutes, then add the ground beef, egg, 2 tablespoons flour, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and knead for 8 minutes until it no longer sticks to your hands.
10 min10:00 - 3
Shape the mixture into tiny chickpea-sized koftes and arrange them on a lightly floured tray.
- 4
Put the meat stock in a wide pot, add the boiled chickpeas and green lentils, and bring to a boil.
- 5
Drop the koftes one by one into the boiling soup and cook over low heat for 15 minutes; they are done when they rise to the surface.
15 min15:00 - 6
In a separate pan, melt the butter, soften the finely chopped onion, add the tomato paste, fry for 1 minute, and pour over the soup.
1 min01:00 - 7
Rub in the dried mint, adjust the salt, rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Making the dough balls small lets them cook in the soup without becoming heavy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in deep bowls with dried mint and lemon on top.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
14
g protein
52
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 62%Fat 21%
GI 37 · Low GIGL 19 · Medium GL
3.7g
Sugar
7.6g
Fiber
1461.7mg
Sodium
8.8g
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)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
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 Kayseri Kursun Asi Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kayseri Kursun Asi Soup take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 60 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 90 minutes in total.Is Kayseri Kursun Asi Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kayseri Kursun Asi Soup have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 52g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Kayseri Kursun Asi Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kayseri Kursun Asi Soup need?
This recipe needs 15 ingredients.Is Kayseri Kursun Asi Soup filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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