Village Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Yellow onion (Finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (The amount is not specified in the source; estimated amount for sautéing the onion)
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste (Specified as 1 tablespoon in the source description; the amount is estimated because the rest of the source is truncated)
• 1 tbsp All-purpose flour (Estimated addition to thicken the soup; the source text is incomplete)
• 5 cup Chicken stock (Its use is recommended in the source; homemade or store-bought may be used)
• 1 cup Water (Estimated amount for adjusting the consistency)
• Salt (To taste, depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock)
• Black pepper (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion. Add the olive oil to a medium-sized pot and heat it over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion to the pot. Sauté for approximately 4-5 minutes, until the onion softens and begins to lightly brown.

3. 3

   Add the tomato paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until the raw smell disappears and the oil takes on a slight color.

4. 4

   Add the flour and sauté, stirring constantly for 1 minute to prevent lumps from forming.

5. 5

   Gradually add the chicken stock and water while continuously whisking. This will prevent the flour from forming lumps.

6. 6

   Cook the soup over medium-high heat, stirring, until it comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and cook for approximately 15 minutes, until the soup thickens slightly.

7. 7

   Add the salt and black pepper. Since the chicken stock may already be salty, taste the soup after adding the seasonings.

8. 8

   Serve the soup hot. If desired, you can garnish it with dried mint, red pepper flakes, or a few drops of lemon juice; these garnishes are not mentioned in the source.

Notes

Because the source description is truncated, only the portion containing onion, olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste could be directly verified. The source specifically recommends using chicken stock. The flour, water, seasonings, and cooking steps have been estimated with low confidence to complete the incomplete recipe.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main course
• Turkish cuisine
• chicken stock
• hot dish
• one-pot meal