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Turkish Vermicelli Soup

From Turkish Cuisine

This vermicelli soup is a twist to the original with a nice buttery citrus tomato flavor. Using vermicelli is one of the most common ways of cooking not only in the Middle East but all over the word. It's a delicious or even better substitute than rice.

SPECIFICATIONS

• PREP TIME : 5 Min
• COOK TIME : 20 Min
• READY IN : 25 Min
• SERVINGS : 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup vermicelli (thin spaghetti)
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 chicken stock cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

PREPARATION

1. Place a large pot, over high heat, bring water to a boil then add butter, chicken stock, crushed mint, tomato paste, and parsley, stir well.
2. Add vermicelli to pot and stir well for 2 minuets.
3. Cover and remove pot from heat and let it sit for 15 minuets until vermicelli is well cooked before serving.
4. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.