Solu Köfte Soup Recipe

Solu Köfte soup is prepared with minced meat, bulgur and vegetables. This soup brightens up the tables especially in winter months.
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Sulu Meatball Soup Recipe (For 6 People)

🍲 Ingredients

For meatballs:

  • 300 g medium-fat ground meat
  • 1 tea glass fine bulgur
  • 1 grated onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon flour (for coating the meatballs)

Soup for:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 carrot (chopped into small cubes)
  • 1 potato (chopped into small cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 6 cups hot water
  • Salt, black pepper
  • 1 pinch finely chopped parsley (for serving) if desired

👨‍🍳 Preparation Steps

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: Add the bulgur to the ground meat. Add the onion, egg, salt and spices. Knead the ingredients and make small meatballs. Coat the meatballs in flour, shake off excess flour.

  2. Make the Soup Base: Add oil to the pot. Fry the onion until it turns pink. Add the carrots and potatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and mix.

  3. Cooking: Add the hot water, when it starts to boil, add the meatballs. Cook on medium heat until the vegetables and meatballs are tender, about 20 minutes.

  4. Serving: Check the salt and seasoning. Serve hot. You can sprinkle parsley on top.

🌿 Tip:

You can prepare the meatballs in advance and freeze them. When you need a quick meal, your soup will be ready in minutes.