Ezogelin Soup

Step 1

Slowly soften the onion in the 3 tbsp butter over a low heat until translucent.

Step 2

Add the flour, and stir until bubbly. Be careful not to let the flour brown or burn.

Step 3

Mix the tomato paste with 1/2 cup of water, then add to the flour. Stir until well combined.

Step 4

Pour in 7,5 cups of stock or water, add the lentils, bulgur and rice, give everything a good stir and raise the temperature.

Step 5

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low.

Step 6

Leave the soup to simmer until all the ingredients are soft.

Step 7

Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet or pan. Add the hot pepper flakes and mint, and stir over the heat for a minute or two.

Step 8

Then, stir the butter and spices into the soup, and let it simmer a few minutes more. Season with salt.

Step 9

If the soup is too thick you can add a little hot water.

Step 10

You can serve your Ezogelin Soup with some lemons. Enjoy!