Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Turkish Bride Soup
Lentils, bulgur and garnish simmered on the stove and spiced with paprika and cayenne.
1 hr 25 min · Serves 6 · Medium
6
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 15 min · Cook 70 min · 85 min total
- medium
- 1
Melt butter in large pan on medium heat. Add onions, turn heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, 15 minutes, until golden.
- 2
Stir in paprika. Add lentils and bulgur. Cook, 1 minute, stirring to coat. Stir in 10 cups broth, tomato paste and cayenne. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour, partly covered, until bulgur is soft and creamy.
- 3
Stir in mint. Remove from heat. Cover and let sit 10 minutes. Add some or all of remaining 2 cups broth to adjust to desired consistency. Add salt.
- 4
Garnish with dollop of yogurt, lemon slice and mint leaf.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



