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Garlic Meatball Soup

Quick answer

Garlic meatball soup is prepared by boiling small bulgur meatballs in a tomato broth flavored with garlic and mint. Served warm, this soup is a winter favorite.

Total time
50 dk
Servings
4
Calories (est.)
~240 kcal
Difficulty
orta

garlic meatball soup · bulgur soup · traditional soup recipe

50 dk · 4 servings · 240 kcal

Tips and measures

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fine bulgur
  • 1/2 cup semolina
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon pepper paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint

Method

  1. Soak the fine bulgur with warm water and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Add semolina, flour, cumin, and salt, then knead until you get a smooth dough.
  3. Pinch off tiny pieces of dough and roll them in your palm to make meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté crushed garlic and pastes until aromatic.
  5. Add hot water to the pot and bring to a boil.
  6. Drop the meatballs into the boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes until tender.
  7. Sprinkle with dried mint and serve hot.

Wetting your hands slightly while rolling the meatballs prevents the dough from sticking.

FAQ

How to prevent the meatballs from falling apart?

Kneading the dough thoroughly and adding the flour correctly prevents them from breaking.

Which type of bulgur should be used?

Fine bulgur for köfte is the best choice for this recipe.

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