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Flour Soup, known locally as \u00d6veleme\u00e7 Soup, is one of Alanya\u2019s humble yet hearty recipes. It is particularly valued for its quick preparation using simple ingredients. The small homemade dough pieces make it both nutritious and filling.<\/p>\n
For the Dough and Base:<\/strong><\/p>\n 5\u20136 tablespoons flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3 medium tomatoes, grated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3 tablespoons tomato paste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3 tablespoons butter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 tablespoons vegetable oil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Liquids and Spices:<\/strong><\/p>\n 6 cups water or bone broth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tablespoon ground red pepper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 teaspoon dried mint (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 6 cloves garlic, crushed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Lemon juice (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 1\ufe0f\u20e3 Preparing the Base<\/strong><\/p>\n Heat the butter in a pot until lightly foaming.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the vegetable oil, then stir in the grated tomatoes and saut\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the tomato paste and ground red pepper, cook for a few more minutes, then pour in the water or bone broth and bring to a boil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 2\ufe0f\u20e3 Making the \u00d6veleme\u00e7 (Dough)<\/strong><\/p>\n Place the flour in a large plate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sprinkle a little water over it gradually while mixing by hand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The flour should be moist but not sticky or doughy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rub the mixture between your palms to form small, slightly larger than pearl-sized dough pieces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 3\ufe0f\u20e3 Cooking<\/strong><\/p>\n Gradually sprinkle the prepared dough pieces into the boiling soup, stirring constantly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Continuous stirring is essential to prevent clumping.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 4\ufe0f\u20e3 Final Touch<\/strong><\/p>\n After the soup boils for a few minutes, add the crushed garlic and, if desired, lemon juice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Once the soup reaches the desired consistency, turn off the heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Optionally, sprinkle dried mint when serving.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Consistency:<\/strong> The dough pieces will thicken the soup; adjust with hot water or broth if needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stirring:<\/strong> Continuous stirring when adding the dough prevents them from sticking together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Flavor Enhancement:<\/strong> Using bone broth significantly increases both the nutritional value and flavor of the soup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This traditional soup, made with simple ingredients, offers a warm and hearty option for meals, especially on cold days.<\/p>\n\n
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