Tavuk Suyu Çorbası

Name: Tavuk Suyu Çorbası
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, boneless; 6 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 carrots, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup vermicelli pasta; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A soothing Turkish chicken soup made with shredded chicken breast, toasted şehriye pasta, diced carrots, and a bright touch of fresh lemon juice.

50 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, boneless
6 cups water
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
2 carrots, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup vermicelli pasta
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 1 lb boneless chicken breast, 6 cups water, and 1 tsp salt over medium-high heat.
2

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
3

Remove chicken breast to a plate, shred with two forks, and set aside while keeping the broth simmering.
4

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a separate pan, add 2 diced carrots and 4 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened before adding them to the pot.
5

Stir 1/2 cup vermicelli pasta into the pot and cook for 8 minutes until tender.
6

Return shredded chicken breast to the soup, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.

Questions

Can I make Tavuk Suyu Çorbası gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup vermicelli pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Tavuk Suyu Çorbası keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Tavuk Suyu Çorbası?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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