In Turkish cuisine, "seasoning" is a kind of sauce that is prepared and added to give consistency to soups or meals. Sour dressing is made with lemon, egg yolk and flour. This soup, which can be prepared with all kinds of seasonal vegetables, is both nutritious and satisfying as well as practical. Enjoy your meal!
Peel and wash the celery, carrots and potatoes and chop coarsely.
Peel the onions and chop them into large pieces. Peel and finely chop 1 clove of garlic.
Roughly chop the cauliflower. Chop the peeled celery coarsely. Prepare water with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a deep bowl and soak the vegetables in this water for at least 1/2 hour.
Take the oil and butter in a suitable saucepan and melt them. Put the onion and garlic in the pot and sauté until they turn pink.
Take the chopped vegetables out of the vinegar water and rinse them with plenty of water. Fry all the vegetables you add to the pot by draining them for 3-4 minutes.
Add 5-6 glasses of hot water (meat or chicken stock if available) to the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot halfway and cook on medium heat until all are soft.
For its dressing, add the juice of 1 lemon to 1 egg yolk and mix. Add 1 tablespoon of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt and whisk until you get a smooth consistency.
Pass the cooked vegetables through the blender. Take 1 ladle of the soup into the dressing bowl and warm it up and add it to the soup little by little and mix.
Finally, check the salt, spices and bring to a boil and remove from the fire.
For the sauce, heat 1 spoon of olive oil and 1 spoon of butter and add 1 teaspoon of chili pepper. Pour over your soup and serve hot. Enjoy your meal!
Benefits of Ingredients in Seasoned Vegetable Soup
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Potatoes:
Potatoes are a rich source of complex carbohydrates providing energy, Vitamin C, and potassium. Their fiber content contributes to digestive health and provides a feeling of satiety. Potassium, vital for regulating blood pressure, makes them important for overall body functions. They pair well with meat, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese, and many vegetables, suitable for various cooking methods like baking, boiling, frying, and mashing.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Carrot:
Carrots are renowned for their rich beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A, crucial for eye health (especially night vision) and skin regeneration. Their high fiber content aids digestion and promotes satiety. Potent antioxidants also protect cells. To maximize the absorption of their beneficial compounds, carrots are best consumed with healthy fats like olive oil. Versatile in both sweet and savory dishes, they pair wonderfully with fruits like apple, orange, and ginger, or in meat dishes.
Cauliflower:
Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable rich in vitamins C, K, B6, and folate. Potent antioxidants like sulforaphane help reduce cellular damage and prevent inflammation. Its high fiber content supports digestive health, while choline is crucial for brain functions. Thanks to its dense texture, it can be roasted, pureed, or added to soups. It pairs wonderfully with ingredients like cheese, cream, garlic, turmeric, and lemon.
Leek:
Leek is rich in vitamins K and C, and minerals like manganese and iron. Its prebiotic inulin content supports the digestive system and contributes to gut health. With its antioxidant kaempferol, it has anti-inflammatory properties and may support heart health. Its fibrous structure provides satiety and it's low in calories. It pairs perfectly with potatoes, carrots, rice, and olive oil, also adding flavor to meat and fish dishes.
Vinegar:
Vinegar, with its acetic acid content, can help regulate blood sugar, support digestion, and assist in weight management. Furthermore, its antimicrobial properties strengthen immunity. It pairs perfectly with olive oil, garlic, and various herbs in salads. It creates delicious combinations with meat and vegetables in marinades.
Celery:
Celery, low in calories, excels with its high fiber content supporting digestive health. It's rich in potassium, vitamin K, and folate. Its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds contribute to cellular health and may help balance blood pressure. With its fresh, mild flavor, it pairs perfectly with apples, carrots, yogurt dips, chicken, and fish. It also adds a refreshing touch to soups and salads.
Lemon Juice:
Lemon juice, rich in Vitamin C, boosts immunity and supports collagen synthesis for skin health. Its citrate content may help prevent kidney stone formation. A natural antioxidant, it reduces inflammation. It aids digestion by stimulating liver bile production. Added to water, it offers a detoxifying effect. Pairs perfectly with fish, chicken, salads, soups, marinades, and desserts, adding a refreshing and flavorful touch.
Flour:
Flour is a fundamental foodstuff obtained by grinding grains. It provides our body with a long-lasting energy source, especially through complex carbohydrates. Varieties like whole wheat flour, thanks to their high fiber content, support digestive health, provide a feeling of fullness, and help stabilize blood sugar levels. It also contains essential B vitamins (especially B1, B3, B9) and important minerals such as iron and magnesium, which are crucial for nervous system functions, energy production, and blood formation. It is versatile in the kitchen; forming the base for baked goods like bread and pastries when combined with milk, eggs, and yeast, while also being used to thicken sauces or create harmonious flavors with vegetables.
Egg Yolk:
Egg yolk is rich in protein, choline (critical for brain and liver health), vitamins D and A, and powerful antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin. It notably supports eye health, contributes to bone development, and strengthens cognitive functions. Its healthy fat content provides a sense of satiety. It's an excellent binder and flavor enhancer in savory sauces like béchamel, mayonnaise, and Hollandaise, as well as in sweet applications like pastry creams.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
Salt:
Salt is an essential mineral that adds unique flavor to dishes and serves as a natural preservative. It provides vital electrolyte balance for the body's water regulation, nerve, and muscle functions. It pairs perfectly with spices, herbs, and oils, enriching the taste of every meal. An indispensable part of every table.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Parsley:
Parsley is a powerful antioxidant source that supports bone health and plays a crucial role in blood clotting due to its Vitamin K content. Its Vitamin C content strengthens immunity. Rich in flavonoids like apigenin, it can help reduce inflammation. It is also a natural diuretic. It pairs perfectly with lemon, garlic, and olive oil; adding a refreshing flavor to fish, chicken, soups, and salads.
Chili Pepper:
Red Pepper Flakes, beyond adding a unique heat to dishes, can help boost metabolism due to the capsaicin it contains. It also supports the body with its antioxidant properties and can benefit digestion. It pairs wonderfully with garlic, tomato, olive oil, and various meat dishes; it also adds depth to pasta and soups.
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