Where does Ezogelin Çorbası come from?

Ezogelin Çorbası — country of origin: Türkiye.

What is Ezogelin Çorbası made of?

Red lentil, bulgur, rice, onion, tomato paste, butter, dried mint, pul biber.

Which allergens does Ezogelin Çorbası contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

How do you pronounce Ezogelin Çorbası?

Ezogelin çorbası (Turkish) is pronounced /ezoɡeˈlin tʃorˈbasɯ/.

Ezogelin Çorbası

Pronunciation (IPA) /ezoɡeˈlin tʃorˈbasɯ/

A thick red lentil soup with bulgur and rice, finished with butter infused with dried mint and red pepper flakes, served hot as a first course.

Also known as: Ezogelin soup · Ezogelin corbasi · Turkish red lentil soup

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Ezogelin çorbası is a thick red lentil soup with bulgur and rice, finished with butter, dried mint and red pepper flakes. It is one of the most common soups in Turkish homes and restaurants, and it is usually served hot as the first course of a meal. The soup is thick enough to eat with a spoon and bread, and its warm, slightly smoky finish makes it a familiar winter dish.

What it really is

Red lentils, bulgur and rice are simmered with onion and tomato paste in water until the lentils break down and the soup thickens. It is seasoned and served with a sauce made from melted butter, dried mint and pul biber, the Turkish red pepper flakes, which is poured over the top just before serving. The butter carries the mint and pepper into the soup, and the finish is what most guests notice first.

Ezogelin is a soup, not a stew. It is thicker than a broth, but its body comes from the lentils and grains rather than from cream or flour.

How it's served

Hot, in a deep bowl, with the mint and pepper butter poured over the top.
With a wedge of lemon and bread on the side, which is usual at the table.
As a starter, before the main course of a meal.

Name the soup as a red lentil soup with bulgur and rice, and say it is served hot.
Flag wheat, since bulgur is a wheat product, and flag milk, since the finishing butter is dairy.
Name the base, whether water or stock, because guests with dietary rules ask about it.
Mention the dried mint and pepper butter, since it is the finishing touch and guests often ask what it is.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ezogelin Çorbası?: A thick red lentil soup with bulgur and rice, finished with butter infused with dried mint and red pepper flakes, served hot as a first course.
Where does Ezogelin Çorbası come from?: Ezogelin Çorbası — country of origin: Türkiye.
What is Ezogelin Çorbası made of?: Red lentil, bulgur, rice, onion, tomato paste, butter, dried mint, pul biber.
Which allergens does Ezogelin Çorbası contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
What is Ezogelin Çorbası also known as?: Ezogelin soup, Ezogelin corbasi, Turkish red lentil soup.
How do you pronounce Ezogelin Çorbası?: Ezogelin çorbası (Turkish) is pronounced /ezoɡeˈlin tʃorˈbasɯ/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.