Bulgurlu mercimek corbasi (bulgar lentil soup)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
¼cupFresh cilantro; chopped
¼cupDiced onions
1tablespoonDried mint
1tablespoonTomato paste
1teaspoonMild or med. red pepper flakes
2teaspoonsSalt
Boiling water
cupBulgur
cupLentils
1tablespoonFlour dissolved in water

Directions

In a 2 quart saucepan, saute the cilantro, onions, and mint in oil. Add tomato paste, stirring to blend. Add red pepper, salt, and boiling water to half fill the pan. Stir in bulgur and lentils and bring the mixture to a boil. Then cook over medium heat 15-20 minutes. Dissolve flour in a small amount of water and stir into soup. Add enough water to nearly fill pan.

Cook 30-40 minutes more.

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Recipe by: Mahi Koc

Posted to KitMailbox Digest by Pat Hanneman <kitpath@...> on Sep 24, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.