Gariban Soup (Poor Man's Soup)
Quick answer
Gariban soup is made practically with basic pantry staples like flour, tomato paste, and water. It gains an exquisite flavor with a drizzle of butter and red pepper flakes on top.
- Total time
- 30 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~180 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
gariban soup · easy soup recipes · flour soup
30 dk · 4 servings · 180 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon pepper paste
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Half teaspoon black pepper
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a pot, add the flour, and roast for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the tomato and pepper pastes to the roasted flour and continue roasting for another minute.
- Gradually pour in cold water or broth while whisking quickly to prevent lumps.
- Add finely chopped garlic, salt, and black pepper, stirring over medium heat until the soup boils.
- Once it boils, reduce the heat and let it simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat some dried mint in a little oil or butter and drizzle it over the soup before serving.
Be careful not to burn the flour while roasting, otherwise the soup may develop a bitter taste.
FAQ
Can milk be added to Gariban soup?
Traditional recipes do not use milk, but if you prefer a creamier texture, you can add half a tea glass of milk near the end of cooking.
What to do if the soup gets lumpy?
Using a wire whisk quickly while adding water prevents lumps. If it does lump, you can blend it with a hand blender.
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