Ezogelin & Poğaça: A Turkish Comfort Duo (incudes complimentary surprise dessert)

Ezogelin Çorbası is a beloved Turkish red lentil soup with humble roots and soul-deep flavor. This version begins with a slow-sauté of organic onion, garlic, and tomato paste, brought to life with warming spices like Aleppo pepper, cumin, and mint—each selected not just for their traditional profile, but for their anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.

The base of the soup is red lentils simmered until velvety and smooth, combined with bulgur and rice for texture and slow-burning energy. Rich in plant-based protein, iron, and fiber, red lentils support steady blood sugar and sustained fullness—ideal for hormone balance and energy regulation. A touch of lemon adds brightness and vitamin C, helping to unlock the iron in the lentils and round out the soup’s earthy depth.This is comfort food with purpose: gentle on the stomach, packed with nourishment, and deeply satisfying.

Served with a soft, savory Kıymalı Poğaça (a Turkish bun filled with spiced organic ground turkey), the meal becomes more than a soup—it becomes a full expression of thoughtful, wholesome cooking. These tender buns are enriched with olive oil, leavened slowly for digestibility, and baked to golden perfection. Their protein-rich filling and fiber-rich flour help create a balanced plate—warming, grounding, and sustaining.

Made with mostly organic ingredients and guided by care, this Turkish-inspired meal is a celebration of flavor and well-being—one of the many stories told at Ragna’s Table.