Elçi çorbası, Turkish vegetable and rice soup
The “Ambassador’s Soup”: Leeks, carrots, and onions cooked in oil, simmered for a long time in a meat broth with green peas and rice.
This “Éliciteurs” soup is a traditional recipe that combines the mild flavor of green beans with the richness of milk. It’s perfect for a light meal and is easy to prepare, making it a great option for the whole family.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time1 hr 30 min
- Total1 hr 40 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories247 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodnibbling
- Estimated cost$9.04 $2.26 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $3.19
- $0.77
- $0.21
- $0.19
- $0.23
- $4.17
- $0.15
- $0.10
- $0.03
Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash and peel the vegetables, then cut them in half lengthwise and dice them into half-moon shapes. ≈ 8 min
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, until they are lightly browned.
- Add the green peas and cook for another 1 minute.
- Pour in the broth, season with salt, and let it simmer gently for 90 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and, if desired, the milk, and then cook for a few more minutes. Serve in bowls.
The bill
Elçi çorbası, Turkish vegetable and rice soup
- 2 leeks$3.19
- 2 carrots$0.77
- 1 onion$0.21
- 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil$0.19
- 100 g of fresh green peas$0.23
- 1.5 liters of beef broth$4.17
- 50 g of cooked rice$0.15
- 100 ml of milk (optional)$0.10
- salt$0.03
Total$9.04
that's $2.26 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 247 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.6 g |
| Sugars | 9.4 g |
| Fiber | 5.4 g |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Salt | 2.12 g |
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