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Analı Kızlı Soup with Butternut Squash Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup bulgur
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil

Special equipment needed: None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
3. Add the butternut squash, lentils, broth, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the bulgur and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the parsley, mint, and lemon juice.
6. Serve hot.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
5. Temperature:
Simmer over medium heat.
Serving size:
This recipe serves 6 people.

Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 11g
Fiber: 12g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
- You can use quinoa instead of bulgur.

Variations:
- You can add diced carrots and celery to the soup for extra vegetables.
- You can add cooked chicken or beef to the soup for extra protein.

Tips and tricks:
- If the soup is too thick, you can add more broth or water to thin it out.
- If the soup is too thin, you can add more bulgur to thicken it up.
- You can garnish the soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

Storage instructions:
- Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soup in a pot over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in individual bowls with a sprig of fresh mint on top.

Garnishes:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Yogurt or sour cream
- Croutons

Pairings:
- Fresh bread or rolls
- Salad

Suggested side dishes:
- Grilled vegetables
- Roasted potatoes

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the lentils are not cooked through, you can simmer the soup for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to store the soup in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.
- Reheat the soup to an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.

Food history:
- Analı Kızlı Soup is a traditional Turkish soup that is typically made with lamb or beef. This recipe is a vegetarian version that uses butternut squash instead.

Flavor profiles:
- This soup is savory, slightly sweet, and has a hint of spice from the cumin and paprika.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the soup with a side of fresh bread or rolls.

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Region: Turkish

Taste: Savory, Sweet, Earthy, Nutty, Spicy