Turkish leek and apple soup (hal çorbası)
A delicious Turkish cornbread, featuring tender vegetables and a flavorful taste.
This Turkish corbez is a traditional dish made with mild vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, and potatoes. It’s perfect for cold days and adds an exotic touch to your meal.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time30 min
- Total45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodstove
- Estimated cost$6.07 $1.52 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.21
- $1.60
- $0.68
- $0.17
- $0.03
- $2.78
- $0.60
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Peel the onion, leek, and apples, cut them in half lengthwise, then into thin slices, and rinse them. ≈ 8 min
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broth and salt, and simmer gently for 40 minutes.
- Serve garnished with parsley. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Turkish leek and apple soup (hal çorbası)
- 1 onion$0.21
- 1 white leek$1.60
- Two garden apples$0.68
- sunflower oil$0.17
- salt$0.03
- 1 cup of meat broth$2.78
- parsley$0.60
Total$6.07
that's $1.52 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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