Stuffed Grape Leaves Soup (Yaprak Sarma Çorbası)

Yaprak Sarma Çorbası, or Stuffed Grape Leaves Soup, is a traditional Turkish dish that combines the flavors of stuffed grape leaves with a comforting and hearty soup. This recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of Turkish cuisine in a warm and satisfying soup.

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Stuffed Grape Leaves Soup (Yaprak Sarma Çorbası)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup currants
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the rice, olive oil, onion, pine nuts, currants, dill, mint, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down. Place a small spoonful of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it up tightly into a small cylinder. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
  3. Place the stuffed grape leaves in a large pot, seam side down, in a single layer. Pour the vegetable broth over the grape leaves. Place a heatproof plate on top of the grape leaves to keep them submerged in the broth.
  4. Cover the pot and bring the broth to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the grape leaves are tender.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the Yaprak Sarma Çorbası hot, garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Heatproof plate

Tools

Knife Cutting board Large bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Yaprak Sarma Çorbası with a side of crusty bread and a simple salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

To save time, you can use pre-cooked grape leaves instead of preparing them from scratch.

Cost

$15