Charm520

A warm and comforting soup for crisp autumn evenings Inspired by the traditional Turkish Ezogelin soup, this hearty recipe combines red lentils, fine bulgur, and rice with carrots, onion, and warming spices. Its golden color and earthy flavors make it the perfect bowl of comfort for the autumn season. 🥣 Ingredients – Serves 4–6 1 cup red lentils 2 tablespoons fine bulgur 1 tablespoon rice 1 small carrot 1 onion 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon red pepper paste 6 cups hot water or vegetable stock 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried mint ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon sweet paprika Salt to taste 🍁 For an Equinox Twist ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses A few drops of lemon juice, for serving Roasted pumpkin seeds, optional 🍲 How to Make It Finely chop the onion and carrot. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes. Add the minced garlic. Add the carrot ...