Turkish fish soup with lemon and egg

Turkish fish soup with lemon and egg

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A Turkish soup: fish (preferably sea bass) poached in a vegetable broth, thickened with egg yolks, lemon juice, and flour, then flaked and added to the so…

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This fish and vegetable soup is a simple and delicious recipe that will provide a relaxing moment around a warm bowl.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total1 hr 20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodSaucepan
  • Estimated cost$1.92 $0.48 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.70
  • $0.02
  • $0.28
  • $0.03
  • $0.13
  • $0.76

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Chop the vegetables into large pieces, boil them in plenty of water, and drain them immediately.
  2. Return them to the pot with the butter and a glass of cold water, and let them simmer.
  3. Place the cleaned fish in a container and pour the vegetable broth over it, after filtering it. Poach the fish.
  4. Whisk together the yolks, lemon juice, flour, salt, and half a cup of cold water, then pour over the fish. When the fish is cooked, pour the broth over the vegetables.
  5. Let the fish cool, remove the bones, and add the flesh to the soup.
  6. Remove the hot pepper and a splash of vinegar, and garnish with parsley or dill. The soup is best with a variety of fish. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Turkish fish soup with lemon and egg

  • 2 egg yolks$0.70
  • 1 tablespoon of flour$0.02
  • 1 lemon$0.28
  • salt$0.03
  • Red chili flakes$0.13
  • chopped parsley or dill$0.76

Total$1.92

that's $0.48 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Grouper (or several white fish)
  • Vegetables for soup (carrot, celery, potato, onion)
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon of flour
  • 1 lemon
  • salt
  • Red chili flakes
  • One drop of vinegar
  • chopped parsley or dill

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