Turkish Orzo Soup (Şehriye Çorbası)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon 15 g tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup 90 g orzo
- 5 cups 1.2 liters broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Sauté onion in olive oil until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
- Add orzo and broth; simmer until tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried mint.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve hot.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the orzo.
- Add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- Best enjoyed fresh and hot.