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Ingredients
| unsalted butter: 5 Tbl |
| cumin seed (whole): 3/4 tsp |
| onions: 1 |
| canned tomato paste: 1 Tbl |
| red tomatoes: 3 |
| chicken broth: 4 cups |
| dried oregano (ground): 1 cup |
| dry bulgur: 1/3 cup |
| dried oregano (ground): 1 Tbl |
| paprika: 1/2 tsp |
Red Lentil and Bulgur Soup - Mercimek Corbasi
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
45 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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1
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pot over medium heat. Add cumin, garlic and onions and cook until onions are soft. Meanwhile, blanch the tomatoes and peel.
2
Increase heat, and add tomato paste. Cook about 3 minutes until the paste darkens. Meanwhile, finely chop the tomatoes.
3
Add tomatoes, broth, lentils, bulgur, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes over low heat. When the lentils are tender, season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Meanwhile, melt remaining 3 tbsp butter in saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in mint and paprika. Serve soup in bowls and drizzle with seasoned butter.