Turkish Bride's Soup
Description
A hearty first course. I'll tell you more below. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the rice, red lentils, and bulgur thoroughly until the water runs clear, then drain in a colander.
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Step 3
Heat the butter together with the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Finely dice the onion and sauté until translucent. Then add the minced garlic clove and sauté until lightly golden.
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Step 4
Add the tomato paste and bay leaf, and sauté everything together for a few more minutes.
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Step 5
Then add the washed rice, red lentils, and bulgur, and lightly sauté for 1-2 minutes.
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Step 6
Pour in the water, bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat until the grain is cooked, about 20-25 minutes.
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Step 7
Then add the spices and salt. Cook the soup for another 2 minutes.
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Step 8
The Turkish bride's soup is ready, enjoy your meal!