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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy 🥜 Nuts

Almond Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Badem Çorbası — [BAH-dem CHOR-bah-suh]
Order I'd like the almond soup, please.
Locally Badem çorbası alabilir miyim, lütfen?
Say locally

A creamy soup made with almonds, milk, and spices.

Why try it?

Unique to the Antalya region, Badem Çorbası demonstrates the innovative use of almonds beyond desserts. It is a comforting starter that exemplifies the richness of Turkish soups.

How it tastes

The silky smooth texture with a subtle sweetness from the almonds is complemented by the warm spices. Served warm, it provides a soothing start to any meal.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Developed in the late 19th century in Antalya, Badem Çorbası evolved from the tradition of using almonds in Turkish sweets. Over time, the dish gained popularity and became a delicacy showcasing regional ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥜 100 g almonds
  • 🥛 500 ml milk
  • 🥛 100 ml cream
  • 🥛 30 g butter
  • 🌾 2 tbsp flour
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 🧂 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 🧄 1 small onion

Method

  1. 1 Blanch almonds, blend with milk until smooth.
  2. 2 Sauté onions in butter, add flour to make a roux.
  3. 3 Incorporate almond milk mixture, season.
  4. 4 Simmer, add cream before serving.

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