Ottoman Chicken Soup with Asparagus

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Mirepoix: yellow onion, rainbow carrot, celery. Chicken thighs, asparagus, artichoke heart, red bell pepper, worcestershire sauce, Greek yogurt, mint, paprika, cayenne pepper, raspberry jam.

Forget the Sick Man of Europe moniker. These flavors rock together.

“Dünyanın bir tarafında bir yerde, bir piyango çekiliyor, savaş yapılıyor ve hepimizin alınyazısı da böylece uzak­larda belirtiliyordu.” Ivo Andrić

I have no idea what the quote means, but that’s a pretty funky looking language!

Turkish Beef Soup ala Ataturk.

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Mirepoix: white onion, celery. Ground beef (browned with turmeric and dill), zucchini, baby kale, red pepper, garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, sheep yogurt, mint, lime juice, garlic.

Can only hope Mustafa would approve.

“Istanbul was Constantinople, now it’s Istanbul, not Constantinople”.

Made 4/16/19

Turkish Vegetable Soup

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Mirepoix: yellow onion, celery. Brussels sprouts, eggplant, Greek yogurt paprika, mint, cumin, coriander.

Finally had celery for the mirepoix, but no carrots! We’re totally at the mercy of our food donors, and sometimes they don’t donate some of the basics. The mint gave a nice brightness to offset the cumin and coriander.

Made 10/9/18