This soup is cooked all Turkish women on the eve of the wedding, in memory of the unfortunate girl, known as Ezo, which was married to the unloved, and she died of grief in a strange land. This dish - a guarantee that their married life will be happy.
The soup is very easy to prepare, with a delicious and nutritious, as it includes - bulgur and lentils. Preparing a dish just 15-20 minutes. However, there is a nuance: to put on the fire eso chorbasy possible only once - after the warm soup becomes not so good and too thick.
Medieval healers revered medicinal powers lentils. They are actively used infusions and decoctions of its seeds for the prevention and treatment of the most terrible diseases. Modern nutritionists recommend include dishes from the menu of this plant for future mothers, because lentils are one of the best plant sources of protein, B vitamins, as well as iron and fiber.
Due to the fact that the lentils are rich in protein, vegetarians equate her nutritional value to meat. But this protein, unlike meat, very easy to digest and fills the human energy without the feeling of heaviness in the stomach. By the way, this soup is perfect for those who follow the figure or seeking to lose weight. It has everything needed for the organism, it is easy to eat and be fed for a long time.
INGREDIENTS
Red lentils - 100 g
Coarsely bulgur
Large onion - 1 pc.
Broth or water - 2L
large tomatoes - 3 pieces. (Item 2 can be replaced. tablespoons of tomato paste)
Butter - 50 g
Fresh Mint leaves (can be replaced by ½-1 hour. l. dried leaves)
Sweet paprika (dried and ground) to taste
Black pepper and salt to taste
PREPARATION Step by step
1. Melt butter in a frying pan or saucepan with a thick bottom.
2. Cut the onion into cubes, lightly fry it in oil. Add the crushed tomatoes or tomato paste, lentils and bulgur, stew over low heat for 5-7 minutes.
3. Pour broth or water, add mint, paprika, pepper and salt to taste.
4. When the soup comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until lentils and bulgur are soft.
Bon Appetit! And let your family life to be happy!
