A winter soup from Sivas with beet stems, bulgur, chickpeas, tomato paste, mint and a bright lemon finish.
15 min prep 35 min cook
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Wash the beet stems, remove tough fibers, and chop them finely.
Fry the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
Add the stems, bulgur, chickpeas, salt, and hot water.
Cook the soup over medium heat for 28 minutes, until the stems and bulgur are tender.
Add dried mint and red pepper flakes, then boil for 3 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice at the end and serve hot.
💡 Tip: If the beet stems are thick, blanch them for 5 minutes first and drain them before adding to the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with a lemon wedge, red pepper flakes, and cornbread.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~250
kcal calories
8
g protein
42
g carbs
7
g 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.
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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