Turkish Red Lentil ‘Bride’ Soup with Bulgur and Mint
Turkish Red Lentil “Bride” Soup is a comforting, hearty bowl combining tender red lentils and fine bulgur in a tomato- and paprika-seasoned vegetable stock. Butter, onion, dried mint, and a touch of cayenne add depth and gentle heat, while lemon slices and fresh mint brighten each serving. Serve it as a warming lunch, light dinner, or nourishing starter.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkish Red Lentil ‘Bride’ Soup with Bulgur and Mint, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook onions in hot butter until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Stir paprika, lentils, and bulgur into onions to coat with butter.
- 3
Add tomato paste, vegetable stock, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil and cook until soft and creamy, about 1 hour.
- 4
Crumble dried mint leaves into soup; stir and remove from heat.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint to serve.
- Calories 294.79 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.67 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 36.78 g 13%
- Total Fat 13.45 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 8.25 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.39 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 216.54 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 11.18 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 3.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 550.52 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 7.15 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 13.19 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup with Bulgur and Mint is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bulgur, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Mint. Each serving provides about 294.79 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkish Red Lentil ‘Bride’ Soup with Bulgur and Mint made of?
- The main ingredients are Bulgur, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Mint, Fresh Mint. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Turkish Red Lentil ‘Bride’ Soup with Bulgur and Mint?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 294.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkish Red Lentil ‘Bride’ Soup with Bulgur and Mint easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Turkish Red Lentil ‘Bride’ Soup with Bulgur and Mint healthy?
- Turkish Red Lentil ‘Bride’ Soup with Bulgur and Mint has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 294.79 calories and 7.67 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 216.54 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.25 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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