Bulgurlu Soup Recipe

Bulgurlu soup is a popular and nutritious soup of Turkish cuisine. It is preferred as a hot starter especially in winter months.
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🥣 Bulgurlu Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

Bulgurlu soup is a popular and nutritious soup of Turkish cuisine. It is preferred as a hot starter especially in winter months. Here is a recipe for bulgur soup that you can easily make at home:

Preparation Time: 10 min Cooking Time: 25-30 min Difficulty Level: Easy

📋 Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur for pilaf
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon pepper paste (optional)
  • 6 cups hot water (or meat/chicken broth)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • Optional: 1 clove garlic (crushed)

👨‍🍳 Preparation Steps

  1. Fry the onion: Put the olive oil in a pot, add the chopped onion and fry until it turns pink.

  2. Add tomato paste: Add tomato paste and garlic and continue to fry for a few minutes, stirring.

  3. Add bulgur: Add cleaned and washed bulgur and fry for 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add water: Add hot water or broth and stir. Let it boil.

  5. Add spices: After boiling, add salt and spices.

  6. Cook: Cook on medium heat until bulgur is soft, about 20-25 minutes. You can add water if necessary.

  7. Ready to serve: Sprinkle dried mint on top and stir before removing from heat. Serve hot.

📝 Notes

  • It will be more delicious if you use meat or chicken broth.
  • It is recommended to serve with lemon and hot pita bread.
  • If the soup thickens, you can thin it out with some hot water.