BRIDE’S SOUP

Ezogelin çorbası

Prep. Time: 5 min.  

Cook. Time: 1 hour 

For 6 persons we will need:

250 g red lentils

2 tblsp rice

2 tblsp bulgur

100 g butter

1 tblsp tomato paste

1 onion

1 tsp chilli flakes

1 tsp dried mint

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp salt

1 tsp mild paprika

1 tsp black pepper

Preparation:

Wash the lentils, bulgur and rice separately and drain.

Thinly slice an onion and fry in 50 g butter for 2-3 minutes.

Add the lentils and fry for another 2-3 minutes. 

Stir in the tomato paste and mix well.

Add 5 cups of hot water and stir over the heat for a few minutes. Cover and cook for 20 minutes over a medium heat.

Add the rice and cook for 5 minutes. 

Add bulgur and salt and cook for a further 5-6 minutes. Skim and leave to cook over a low heat for another 10 minutes. 

Melt the remaining butter in a frying pen and in turn add dried mint, chilli pepper, thyme, paprika and black pepper. 

Stir over the heat for a few moments until very hot.

Add half of it to the soup. Stir the soup well and after leaving it to stand, pour into a tureen. 

Add the remaining sauce and soup is ready to serve.

Bon appetite! J