Ezogelin Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 tbsp rice
• 2 tbsp fine bulgur
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 8 cups water
• Dried mint, pepper flakes, salt
• Lemon, to serve

Method

1. Chop the onion finely and soften it in the butter.
2. Add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant.
3. Add the rinsed lentils, rice and bulgur.
4. Pour in the water, bring to a boil and skim the foam.
5. Simmer for 30-35 minutes, until everything has broken down.
6. Adjust the salt; blend it smooth if you prefer.
7. Warm mint and pepper flakes in butter, drizzle over and serve with lemon.