Kabak Çorbası

Kabak Çorbası is a creamy and flavorful Turkish zucchini soup that offers a delightful blend of fresh vegetables and spices. This vegan dish is both comforting and nutritious, perfect for a light meal or starter.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 300 grams, chopped
• Potato - 150 grams, peeled and diced
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Salt - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chopped zucchini, diced potato, and carrot to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add salt, black pepper, and cumin.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup.
6. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 26 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories, making it suitable for weight management.

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