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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Bilecik Sour Plum Kesme Soup
Lentils, hand-cut noodles, and wild plum souring make this hearty Bilecik soup tangy and warming.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 12 min📖 1 min readServes 6~285 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 42 min cook 5 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 12 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Green lentils
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Homemade cut noodles
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Meat broth
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Dried wild plums or cranberries
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Water
- 2 Onions
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Dried mint
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the wild plums or cranberries in 2 cups of water for 12 minutes and strain the sour liquid.
12 min12:00 - 2
Finely chop the onion and soften it in a pot with 1 tablespoon of butter for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the lentils and meat broth, and cook for 22 minutes, until the lentils soften.
22 min22:00 - 4
Add the cut noodles to the soup and boil for 8 minutes, keeping them slightly firm.
8 min08:00 - 5
In the remaining butter, saute the garlic, tomato paste, mint, and cumin for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the sauce and sour liquid to the soup and boil for 4 more minutes.
4 min04:00 - 7
Adjust the salt and rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sourness does not become sharp.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Adding the sour liquid at the end keeps the lentils from toughening and prevents the soup from tasting metallic.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in bowls with mint butter, and add pickles if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~285
kcal calories
12
g protein
42
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 58%Fat 25%
GI 30 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GL
3.1g
Sugar
6.9g
Fiber
1414.8mg
Sodium
3g
Saturated 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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bilecik Sour Plum Kesme Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bilecik Sour Plum Kesme Soup take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 42 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 72 minutes in total.Is Bilecik Sour Plum Kesme Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bilecik Sour Plum Kesme Soup have?
Approximately 285 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 42g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Bilecik Sour Plum Kesme Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bilecik Sour Plum Kesme Soup need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Bilecik Sour Plum Kesme Soup filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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