ANATOLIAN SOUP

MATERIALS

• 1/2 cup of Mardin Red Lentils
• 1/2 cup of Coarse Bulgur
• 1 tablespoon of Osmancık Rice
• 1 tablespoon of Yozgat Sultani Green Lentils
• 4-5 cups of water or chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons of salt

Materials for the seasoning

• 1 cup of yogurt
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon of flour

Materials for the topping

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of dried mint
• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1.In a pot, combine the washed red lentils, bulgur, green lentils, and rice.
• 2.Add 4 cups of hot water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the ingredients are softened.
• 3.In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, egg yolk, and flour. Add 2-3 ladles of the soup broth and whisk or blend until smooth.
• 4.Slowly pour the mixture into the boiling soup while stirring quickly. Continue stirring until the soup comes to a boil.
• 5.If the consistency is too thick, add hot water.
• 6.In a saucepan, melt butter and olive oil. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add the spices and simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
• 7.Pour the sauce into the boiling soup and stir.
• 8.Add salt and stir well, then remove from heat.
• 9.Serve hot.