Butter-toasted vermicelli simmered in chicken broth with tomato, brightened with lemon and parsley. A light, quick Turkish home soup that kids love too.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Grate the tomato and discard the skin; finely chop the parsley.
- 2
Melt the butter in a pot, add the vermicelli and toast over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly golden.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute, then add the grated tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and water. When it boils, add the salt and simmer over low heat for 10-12 minutes until the vermicelli is tender.
- 5
Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 146 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 17 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
Similar recipes
SoupsMediumFrench Onion Soup
Onions slowly caramelized in butter, simmered in beef broth and baked under toasted bread and melted kashar cheese. A bistro-style bowl for cold winter evenings.
SoupsMediumGreen Lentil Soup
A hearty, chunky soup of green lentils simmered with carrot, potato and tomato paste, spiced with cumin and finished with mint-chili butter. Vegetarian and gluten-free.
SoupsMediumWhite Bean Soup
Cooked white beans simmered with onion, carrot and tomato paste, partly blended for a creamy-chunky texture and topped with chili butter. Budget-friendly, vegetarian and gluten-free.
SoupsMediumYayla Soup
A silky Anatolian yogurt soup with soft rice, tempered with egg and flour and finished with dried mint butter. Comforting on cold days or as a light start to dinner.
SoupsMediumCorn Soup
A creamy, naturally sweet soup of fresh corn sautéed in butter and blended with milk, with whole kernels stirred back in. A family favorite that kids enjoy too.
SoupsMediumPotato Soup
Potatoes, carrot and onion sautéed in butter, simmered and blended with milk into a velvety, filling soup. Budget-friendly, vegetarian and good in any season.
SoupsMediumTurkish Wedding Soup
A traditional Turkish celebration soup of shredded lamb in broth, thickened with a yogurt, egg and lemon liaison and topped with chili butter. High in protein and satisfying.
SoupsMediumCream of Mushroom Soup
A rich, velvety soup of butter-sautéed mushrooms simmered with milk and finished with cream. A cozy starter on cold evenings or a light supper on its own.