Alanya Huluklu Soup

Ingredients

• 300 grams lean minced meat
• 2 tea glasses boiled chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons riceInstead: bulgur
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon pepper paste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 liters meat broth
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   For the tiny meatballs, knead minced meat, grated onion, washed rice, salt, and black pepper, then roll into tiny balls.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté tomato and pepper pastes until aromatic.

3. 3

   Add hot meat broth and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add boiled chickpeas into the boiling water.

5. 5

   Carefully drop the prepared meatballs into the pot.

6. 6

   Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until rice is tender and meatballs are cooked, then serve hot.

Note. Wet your hands slightly while rolling the meatballs to prevent sticking.