Kesme Aşı Soup Recipe

This soup, prepared with dough cuts and green lentils, is both a delicious and practical option.
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🥣 Kesme Aşı Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

Kesme Aşı Soup is a traditional soup from the Erzurum and Kars region. It is known for its nutritious and filling properties, especially in the winter months. Prepared with dough kesmes and green lentils, this soup is both delicious and a practical option. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Serving: For 6 people Difficulty: Medium Nutritional Values ​​(1 Serving): Approximately 200 kcal Region: Eastern Anatolia (Erzurum – Kars)

📋 Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the soup:

  • 1 cup boiled green lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 6 cups meat broth (or regular water)
  • 1 teaspoon mint
  • Salt, black pepper, chili pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Preparation Steps

  1. Prepare the Dough: Knead the flour, egg, salt and water to obtain a hard dough. After resting for 15 minutes, roll out thinly with a rolling pin. Cut into small squares (noodle-sized), lightly flour and let dry.

  2. Boil the Lentils: Boil the lentils for 15-20 minutes. Drain the water, set aside.

  3. Make the Soup: Finely chop the onion and fry in oil. Add the tomato paste and fry until it smells. Add the broth (or water) and let it boil. When it boils, add the dough and boiled lentils.

  4. Spice with spices: Boil until the dough is cooked (about 10-12 minutes). Add salt, pepper, mint and chili flakes if desired.

  5. Serving: Serve hot, with buttered mint on top.

📝 Notes

  • If the soup is thick, you can add a little hot water.
  • If you wish, you can also enrich it with yogurt sauce, but this plain version is more traditional.