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Ezogelin Çorbası
Easy 35 min~145 kcal 6/10
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Helle Soup
A Turkish flour and rice soup where butter-toasted flour gives a nutty body, simple, warming, and suited to cold evenings.
Easy⏱️ 28 min📖 1 min readServes 4~190 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 20 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- #Budget-Friendly
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 28 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Flour
- 0.3 glass(~60 ml) Rice
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) Water
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and leave it in a sieve.
- 2
Melt the butter in a pot, add the flour, and toast over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the water little by little while whisking so the flour does not clump.
- 4
Add the rice, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 5
Cook the soup over low heat for 14 minutes, until the rice softens.
14 min14:00 - 6
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve hot; if the texture thickens, loosen it with half a glass of hot water.
💡 Tip: Toast the flour in butter until it smells lightly nutty; if it goes dark brown, the soup turns bitter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve helle soup hot in bowls with optional stale-bread croutons and lemon as a winter starter.
Nutrition (per serving)
~190
kcal calories
4
g protein
24
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 50%Fat 42%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Gluten
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 Helle Soup make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Helle Soup take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 28 minutes in total.Is Helle Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Helle Soup have?
Approximately 190 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 24g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Helle Soup contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Helle Soup need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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