Turkish Heaven Soup (Cennet Çorbası)
A smooth Turkish potato and onion soup thickened with lightly toasted corn flour and enriched with butter, garlic, and meat broth.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the potato, onion, and garlic as specified.
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Step 2
Heat the butter and vegetable oil in the stockpot over medium heat. Stir in the corn flour and cook until fragrant and lightly golden.
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Step 3
Add the prepared potato, onion, and garlic. Stir over medium heat until the vegetables are coated and the onion begins to soften.
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Step 4
Gradually whisk in the meat broth and hot water, then add the salt and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat.
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Step 5
Reduce to medium heat and simmer until the potato and onion are completely tender.
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Step 6
Remove the pot from the heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
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Step 7
Return the soup to low heat and simmer briefly, stirring, until evenly hot and slightly thickened.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Use properly stored prepared broth and bring the soup to a full boil. Handle the hot soup carefully during blending and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- blending hot soup
- steam and hot-liquid splashes
- prepared meat broth