Ezogelin Corbasi (Turkish Bride Soup) with Mint and Lemon

A classic Turkish lentil soup with rice, bulgur, mint, and red pepper flakes. Hearty and warming, perfect for a cold winter day. Legend has it that this soup was created by a bride named Ezo to impress her mother-in-law.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

315

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.78

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupRed lentils(rinsed)

£0.30

0.3cupWhite rice(rinsed)

£0.05

0.3cupFine bulgur(rinsed (can use gluten-free quinoa instead))

£0.10

1mediumOnion(finely chopped)

£0.50

2tablespoonsTomato paste

£0.15

2tablespoonsButter or Olive Oil

£0.20

6cupsVegetable broth(or chicken broth)

£0.60

1tablespoonDried mint

£0.25

0.5teaspoonRed pepper flakes(or to taste)

£0.10

1teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.5teaspoonBlack pepper(or to taste)

£0.05

1Lemon(for serving, cut into wedges)

£0.50

2tablespoonsFresh mint(chopped, for garnish)

£0.30

Total Cost

£3.11

£0.78 per serving

The Method

1
Melt butter (or heat olive oil) in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to develop.
3
Add the rinsed red lentils, rice, and bulgur to the pot. Stir to combine with the onion and tomato paste mixture.
4
Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils, rice, and bulgur are tender.
5
Stir in the dried mint, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6
If the soup is too thick, add a little more broth to reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.
7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped mint and a wedge of lemon for squeezing.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

315 kcal / 1318 kJ

Carbs

49g

19% of RDA

Fat

13% of RDA

Protein

17g

34% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

15 g

50% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend it after cooking.

If you don't have bulgur, you can substitute with more rice, or a small amount of orzo pasta.

The soup thickens as it cools, so add a little extra broth if you plan on storing it for later.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

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