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Medium 1 hr 20 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Virik
A hearty Van soup with green lentils, bulgur, kavurma-style beef, tomato paste, dried basil, and warming spices.
Medium⏱️ 54 min📖 1 min readServes 4~390 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 34 min cook 5 min rest
- #High Protein
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 54 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking34 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the soup
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Green lentils
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Coarse bulgur
- 180 gr Beef kavurma
- 1 adet Onion
- 30 gr Butter
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 6 su bardağı(~1200 ml) Hot water
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried basil
- 0.6 çay kaşığı(~3 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the green lentils for 10 minutes and drain off the dark water.
10 min10:00 - 2
Dice the onion small and saute in butter for 5 minutes, until softened.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, and stir for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the hot water, parboiled lentils, coarse bulgur, beef kavurma, and salt to the pot.
- 5
Boil the soup for 18 minutes, until the lentils and bulgur open up.
18 min18:00 - 6
Add the dried basil and cook over low heat for 4 more minutes.
4 min04:00 - 7
Rest the soup for 5 minutes and serve hot.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Parboil and drain the lentils; the dark cooking water suppresses the aroma of the dried basil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve virik as a hot Van-style meal soup with lemon, optional lavash, and pickles.
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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)
~390
kcal calories
22
g protein
44
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 45%Fat 32%
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
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 Virik make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Virik take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 34 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 54 minutes in total.Is Virik difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Virik have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 44g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Virik contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Virik need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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