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Lentil and Bulgur Soup

By Zerrin & Yusuf
Lentil and bulgur soup with dried mint and chili. So comforting!
Yields: 8
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PREP 10 minutes
COOK 40 minutes
TOTAL 50 minutes

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper paste
  • 2 tablespoon water, to dissolve pepper and tomato paste
  • 1 and ½ teaspoon dried mint
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 7 cups water
  • ½ cup bulgur
  • ½ cup lentils, I used red but green works fine too.
  • Salt to taste
  • A few sprigs fresh mint for garnish
  • 1 lemon when serving

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Saute onion in olive oil.
  • Mix tomato paste and pepper paste with 2 tablespoon water and pour it into the pot.
  • Add dried mint and chili. Stir.
  • Wash lentils and bulgur well and add them into the pot. Stir for a few minutes.
  • Pour 7 cups water and let it boil.
  • Bring it to the lowest heat and boil for 30 minutes so that all flavors combine well.
  • Serve hot with fresh mint on the top.
  • Squeeze lemon in your bowl when having this soup.

NUTRITION

Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Course Lunch
Cuisine Turkish
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