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Arpa Şehriye Çorbası - Turkish Orzo Soup
Arpa Şehriye Çorbası, or Turkish Orzo Soup, is a comforting and delicious tomato-based soup made with orzo pasta, and chicken stock, and flavored with garlic, mint, and flaked chili.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
248 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Turkish
Ingredients
- 25 g butter or olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red pepper paste
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 onion optional, or shallot, small
- ½ cup orzo
- 1300 ml chicken stock or vegetable stock
- lemon juice to garnish
- parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a pot. Add chopped garlic, tomato paste, red pepper paste, salt, freshly ground black pepper, turmeric, chili, and dried mint. Saute for a few minutes to reduce acidity and deepen the flavor.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, stir well to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the orzo to the boiling soup. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add chopped parsley, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve with plenty of lemon juice to add brightness.
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Notes
- Stir frequently during cooking to ensure the orzo doesn’t clump together.
- Add more broth or water if the soup becomes too thick as the orzo cooks.
- The soup is best enjoyed fresh, as orzo tends to absorb liquid and thicken the soup upon standing.
- The amount of salt stated in the recipe is for homemade stock. Reduce the amount of salt if you are using store-bought stock as they already contain some salt.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
1130mg
(47%)
Potassium
483mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
287IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.