Ezogelin Soup (Vegan Turkish Soup with Lentils and Bulgur)

This is a delicious and healthy Turkish soup that can be cooked with basic ingredients found in any kitchen. This recipe is also vegan. You can serve it with bread crumbs and lemon wedges.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 46 mins
• Total Time: 56 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 8 cups water
• ¼ cup white rice
• 1 clove garlic, minced (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
• ¼ cup fine bulgur
• ¾ cup red lentils
• 2 teaspoons crushed dried mint

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add cayenne; stir for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste for 20 seconds. Pour in water.

Step 2

Increase heat to high and stir lentils, rice, bulgur, garlic, and mint into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are very soft, about 35 minutes.