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ezo gelin soup (turkish wedding soup)

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Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

Serve with pita bread for a nice meal.

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ezo gelin soup (turkish wedding soup)

  • 1 lb
    red lentils
  • 8 c
    water
  • 8 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 lg
    onions, chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 2 c
    tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh mint, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

How To Make ezo gelin soup (turkish wedding soup)

  • 1
    Cook red lentils according to basic directions, until lentils are very soft and disintegrating.
  • 2
    In a large stockpot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat and saute onions and garlic with cayenne, paprika, and coriander until onions are soft but not browned.
  • 3
    Add tomatoes and tomato paste and continue to cook for 20 minutes.
  • 4
    Shortly before serving, add lentils, cooking broth, salt, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter with the mint. Dribble some mint butter over individual servings of soup.
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