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Spicy Turkish soup with red lentils, bulgur, rice, and spices
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Spicy Ezogelin lentil soup (240 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.5 g of carbs, 7.9 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 6.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
156
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
24.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
7.9g
· 16% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
6.5g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 21% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.43 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 156 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra small) | 100 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 163 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 325 kcal |
Calculated from 65 calories per 100 g.
Spicy Ezogelin lentil soup is a Turkish soup made with red lentils, bulgur, rice and seasonings. Onion and tomato or pepper paste are common additions, and recipes range from mildly warming to quite hot.
Spicy Ezogelin lentil soup usually includes bulgur, rice and a more pronounced mix of seasonings, while Turkish lentil soup is often made mainly with lentils and blended smooth. Ezogelin typically keeps a thicker, grainier texture.
Spicy Ezogelin lentil soup is typically made with red lentils, bulgur, rice, onion, tomato paste, dried mint and pepper. Garlic, cumin and butter or oil may also appear, with the amount of hot pepper varying by recipe.
The name Ezogelin is associated with folk stories about Ezo Gelin, a woman remembered in Turkish tradition. Several versions of the story circulate, so the name’s popular explanation should not be mistaken for a single verified account of the soup’s origin.
It can be, but the heat in spicy Ezogelin lentil soup depends on the pepper and paste used. When cooking it at home, add hot pepper gradually; a squeeze of lemon or a spoonful of yogurt can soften the perceived heat at the table.
Yes, spicy Ezogelin lentil soup freezes well in portion-sized, airtight containers once cooled. The bulgur and rice may absorb liquid and make it thicker after thawing, so loosen it with a little hot water as you reheat it.
Spicy Ezogelin lentil soup keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and avoid leaving the cooked soup at room temperature for a long time.
Spicy Ezogelin lentil soup is often served with lemon and bread, with salad, pickles or yogurt alongside. Those additions complement its peppery, savory flavor; a simple salad makes a natural pairing when serving it as a meal.
To make spicy Ezogelin lentil soup, sauté onion with tomato paste, then add rinsed red lentils, bulgur, rice, seasonings and water. Simmer until the grains soften, and finish with mint and pepper briefly warmed in oil for a more pronounced aroma.
It does not have to be blended: spicy Ezogelin lentil soup is traditionally served with some texture from the bulgur and rice. Blend it briefly if you prefer a smoother bowl, but blending it completely changes its characteristic grainy consistency.
Vitamins
Folate
55.2µg · 14% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B6
0.17mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
768mg · 33% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Iron
2.64mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Spicy Ezogelin lentil soup is a Turkish soup made with red lentils, bulgur, rice and spices. It is especially associated with southeastern Turkey, and recipes vary from kitchen to kitchen. The lentils soften into a hearty base while the grains give the soup extra body; chilli or pepper paste brings warmth rather than a single fixed level of heat.
In Turkey it is usually served hot, often with lemon and bread, as a first course or a simple meal. You may find it in home cooking and lokantas, as well as Turkish restaurants abroad. It offers carbohydrates and fibre, with relatively little fat; each 100 g provides 3.3 g of protein. For a lighter bowl, use less oil and adjust the chilli to taste.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.43g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.53g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.