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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
5 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 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 shallot or small onion (optional)
  • ½ cup orzo
  • 1300 ml chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • lemon juice and parsley to garnish

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, stir well to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  3. 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.
  4. Add chopped parsley, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  5. Serve with plenty of lemon juice to add brightness.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 1130mg (47%) Potassium 483mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 287IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

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.