Turkish Cuisine

Ezogelin Soup

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Red lentils, rice and bulgur simmered with mint and paprika butter, costed to the penny. A silky Turkish soup that warms you through for pennies a bowl.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 35 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.52

Approx £2.10 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Ezogelin Soup

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the diced onion in a splash of water or oil in a large pot for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Stir in the tomato puree, rinsed lentils, rice and bulgur, then pour in 1.2 litres water with the crumbled stock cube.
  3. 3
    Bring to the boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils have collapsed and the grains are soft, stirring now and then.
  4. 4
    Blend until smooth if you like, then season with the salt and loosen with a little more water if needed.
  5. 5
    Melt the butter with the paprika and mint, drizzle over each bowl and serve hot.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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