Turkish bulgur requires exactly 7 minutes of steaming to crack properly—any longer and it turns mushy like oatmeal.
Lentil and Bulgur Soup
Dive into a warm bowl of our delicious Lentil and Bulgur Soup, where the earthy flavors of vibrant red and green lentils mingle beautifully with fluffy rice and nutty bulgur. Topped with a dollop of creamy yogurt for an extra touch of richness, this satisfying soup is perfect for cozy nights in. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this wholesome delight!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1 garlic
- dried mint
- 1 onion
- 1 liter water (4.23 cup)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 tablespoons yogurt (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1 tablespoon bulgur (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon flour (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon red lentils (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon green lentils (15 ml)
- olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pot, combine red lentils, green lentils, rice, bulgur, and water. Bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce heat and simmer until the lentils and rice are cooked.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, flour, and egg yolk.
- 4
Add the yogurt mixture to the soup and stir well.
- 5
Season with salt, olive oil, dried mint, garlic, and onion.
- 6
Serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast bulgur in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to soup to activate its nutty oils and prevent it from becoming mushy during the 25-30 minute simmer time.technique2-3 minutes toasting
- ✓Temper the yogurt mixture by slowly adding 1/4 cup of hot soup while whisking constantly to prevent curdling - yogurt proteins coagulate at 180°F.technique180°F coagulation point
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of water to combined grains and lentils, then add more liquid as needed since bulgur absorbs 2.5 times its weight in water.ingredient3:1 ratio, 2.5x absorption
- ✓Add red lentils 10 minutes after green lentils start cooking because red lentils cook in 12-15 minutes while green lentils need 25-30 minutes.timing10 minute delay
- ✓Bloom dried mint in warm olive oil for 30 seconds before adding to release volatile compounds that would otherwise remain trapped in dried leaves.technique30 seconds blooming
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Turkish bulgur requires exactly 7 minutes of steaming to crack properly—any longer and it turns mushy like oatmeal.
Lentil and Bulgur Soup
Dive into a warm bowl of our delicious Lentil and Bulgur Soup, where the earthy flavors of vibrant red and green lentils mingle beautifully with fluffy rice and nutty bulgur. Topped with a dollop of creamy yogurt for an extra touch of richness, this satisfying soup is perfect for cozy nights in. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this wholesome delight!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1 garlic
- dried mint
- 1 onion
- 1 liter water (4.23 cup)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 tablespoons yogurt (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1 tablespoon bulgur (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon flour (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon red lentils (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon green lentils (15 ml)
- olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pot, combine red lentils, green lentils, rice, bulgur, and water. Bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce heat and simmer until the lentils and rice are cooked.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, flour, and egg yolk.
- 4
Add the yogurt mixture to the soup and stir well.
- 5
Season with salt, olive oil, dried mint, garlic, and onion.
- 6
Serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast bulgur in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to soup to activate its nutty oils and prevent it from becoming mushy during the 25-30 minute simmer time.technique2-3 minutes toasting
- ✓Temper the yogurt mixture by slowly adding 1/4 cup of hot soup while whisking constantly to prevent curdling - yogurt proteins coagulate at 180°F.technique180°F coagulation point
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of water to combined grains and lentils, then add more liquid as needed since bulgur absorbs 2.5 times its weight in water.ingredient3:1 ratio, 2.5x absorption
- ✓Add red lentils 10 minutes after green lentils start cooking because red lentils cook in 12-15 minutes while green lentils need 25-30 minutes.timing10 minute delay
- ✓Bloom dried mint in warm olive oil for 30 seconds before adding to release volatile compounds that would otherwise remain trapped in dried leaves.technique30 seconds blooming