Vermicelli Soup Recipe

Vermicelli soup is one of the most popular and practical soup recipes in Turkish cuisine. It is especially preferred as a hot starter in winter months.
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Vermicelli Soup (Serves 6)

Vermicelli soup is one of the most popular and practical soup recipes in Turkish cuisine. It is especially preferred as a hot starter in the winter months. Here is a Vermicelli Soup recipe that you can easily make at home:

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons of oil (or 1 tablespoon butter + 1 tablespoon of oil mixture)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 medium tomato (grated - optional)
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 6 cups of hot water or chicken broth
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon chili pepper
  • For the topping: lemon slices, chopped parsley

👨‍🍳 Preparation:

  1. Put the oil in the pot, add the tomato paste when it is slightly hot. Fry for 1-2 minutes.

  2. Add grated tomato. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes release their water and absorb.

  3. Add orzo, stir-fry for 1 minute.

  4. Add hot water (or chicken broth) to the pot.

  5. Add salt and spices. Cook over medium heat until the orzo is soft (about 15 minutes).

  6. If the soup thickens, you can add a little hot water.

🍋 Serving Suggestion:

Serve hot. You can sprinkle finely chopped parsley on top and serve with a lemon wedge.