Turkish Tomato, Bulgur, and Red Pepper Soup
2013-01-08- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Course: Dinner, Lunch
- Skill Level: Easy
- Servings : 6-8
- Prep Time : 60m
- Cook Time : 40m
- Ready In : 1:30 h
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Simple, light, and satisfying, this Turkish soup (adapted from a Boston chef Ana Sortun’s recipe in Come In, We’re Closed, a really neat collection of staff meal recipes from cool restaurants), seems like it was designed for cold, post-holiday evenings, when you’ve had your fill of heavy braises and serious eating, but also want something warming and filling. The red peppers add depth, the tomatoes a touch of acid brightness, and the mint a floral kick. If you have gochugaru – Korean crushed red pepper – on hand, it’s really good sprinkled over the top of the soup right before serving. But since gochugaru’s a pretty seriously niche ingredient (Most non-Korean Asian markets don’t even carry it, though it’s totally worth tracking down.), a little paprika works just about as well, or even a dash of sriracha if you want to add some heat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry bulgur wheat
- 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 quarts vegetable stock, or water
- chopped mint and paprika (or gochugaru, if you have it, or sriracha), to garnish
Method
Step 1
Put the bulgur in a bowl and cover with hot water. (Around a quart of water should do it.) Let soak for one hour, then drain well and set aside.
Step 2
While the bulgur is soaking, dump the jar of peppers in a blender and puree until smooth. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the onions and fresh red pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8-10 minutes. Add the mint, tomatoes, pureed roasted peppers, and stock, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Add the drained bulgur and stir combine. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the bulgur has swollen and thickened the soup. Season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls, and garnish with the mint and a sprinkling of paprika.
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