Ezogelin Çorbası - Turkish spicy red lentil soup | Dietitians Australia

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp margarine or dairy blend spread
• 1 medium brown onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 medium tomato, skinned, seeded, and finely diced substitute for 80g of tinned whole or diced tomatoes for a time-saving option)
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp red chilli pepper (substitutes include dried cayenne pepper or fresh chilli)
• 1/2 cup (90g) red lentils
• 1/4 cup (50g) long grain rice
• 6 cups (1500ml) vegetable stock, preferably no added salt
• 1/2 cup (50g) Bulgur wheat, fine or medium grit
• 1 tbsp dried mint