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Ezogelin Çorbası
Easy 35 min~145 kcal 6/10
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Van Kurut Soup
Dried yogurt dissolves into a hearty Van soup with lentils, chickpeas, noodles, wild greens, tomato paste, and mint butter.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~300 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 40 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep20 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 300 g Dried yogurt or strained yogurt
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Boiled green lentils
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Homemade noodles
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Dried asphodel greens
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Dried beet leaves
- 1 pcs Onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 6 glass(~1200 ml) Water
For the egg-lemon sauce
- 1 pcs Egg
For the topping
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk the dried yogurt or strained yogurt with the egg and 1 cup of water until smooth.
- 2
Soften the asphodel greens and dried beet leaves in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 3
Finely dice the onion and soften it in a pot with half of the butter for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes, then pour in the water.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the lentils, chickpeas, noodles, asphodel greens, beet leaves, and salt to the pot.
- 6
Cook the soup for 18 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
18 min18:00 - 7
Warm the yogurt mixture with hot soup liquid, then pour it slowly into the pot and stir over low heat for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 8
Bloom the mint and red pepper flakes in the remaining butter for 40 seconds and drizzle over the soup.
40 sec00:40
💡 Tip: If the dried yogurt is very salty, loosen it first in warm water and taste it; strained yogurt makes a lighter home version when dried yogurt is unavailable.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with mint butter and serve at a winter table with tandoor bread and pickles.
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- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
14
g protein
42
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 57%Fat 24%
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.
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 Van Kurut Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Van Kurut Soup take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Van Kurut Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Van Kurut Soup have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 42g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Van Kurut Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Van Kurut Soup need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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