A festive Antalya soup with chicken broth, chickpeas, rice, tiny beef meatballs, lemon, and dried mint.
28 min prep 38 min cook
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Put the chicken thighs in a pot with the water and half the salt.
Boil the chicken for 22 minutes, shred the meat, and strain the broth.
Knead the ground beef with black pepper and part of the remaining salt, then form small meatballs.
Fry the tomato paste in olive oil for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, rice, and chickpeas, then cook for 12 minutes.
Add the meatballs and shredded chicken to the soup.
Simmer gently for 10 minutes and finish with lemon juice and dried mint.
💡 Tip: Roll the meatballs smaller than chickpeas; if they are large, the balance with rice and chicken on the spoon is lost.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with lemon wedges, dried mint, and optional toasted country bread.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~320
kcal calories
22
g protein
35
g carbs
10
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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