A comforting and delicious Turkish chicken soup made with yogurt
Turkish Chicken and Yogurt Soup
A comforting and delicious soup made with chicken and yogurt.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- parsley chopped, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Return the pot to the heat and stir in the yogurt. Cook over low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 10gFiber: 2g
