In a pot, sauté 1 finely chopped onion and 1 peeled and sliced carrot with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add 500 g (about 1 lb) of cleaned, washed, and chopped leeks on top. Close the lid and wait for them to soften and turn slightly yellow. Once yellowed, add water halfway up the leeks and stir in 1.5 tablespoons of cleaned, washed rice. Add 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) of salt and 2 small sugar cubes, squeeze in half a lemon, and leave to cook on low heat.

About This Recipe

Leeks began to spread through European cuisines during the Middle Ages. It is believed that they were brought to Turkish lands by immigrants, particularly Albanians. In fact, because Albanians use leeks so frequently in their cooking today, leeks are known as "the Albanian vegetable." During the growing stage, both the root and the stem develop underground, while the green leaves grow above ground in ribbon-like strips. In the first year of planting, it produces its bulb. By the end of the following year, it draws attention with stalks that reach nearly 1 meter (about 3 ft) in height. Despite having many varieties and being widely cultivated in our country, the most commonly preferred variety is known as the kartal (eagle) leek.

Leeks and Their Benefits;

*Purifies the blood in the body.
*Reduces the risk of hypertension by relaxing blood vessels.
*Supports the most effective functioning of both the intestines and the kidneys.
*It is a supportive food in the treatment of eczema, asthma, and arteriosclerosis.
*By preventing the clogging of blood vessels, it provides full protection against heart and vascular diseases.
*Since it is very low in calories, it is one of the foods that can be consumed with peace of mind by those who want to lose weight or are on a diet.
*Helps eliminate sand and stones that form in the kidneys.
*Alleviates the problem of anemia.
*Thanks to the polyphenols it contains, the body becomes resistant to many diseases and does not fall ill easily.
*By fighting infections, it purifies the body of toxins, harmful organisms, and inflammation.
*Strengthens memory. Eliminates distraction and increases concentration.
*It is a friend of the digestive system. It protects the stomach lining and reduces problems such as gas and indigestion.
*It acts as a protective shield for the body against almost every type of cancer.

We love our Leek Soup recipe, but when it comes to Olive Oil Braised Leeks, doesn't everything else pale in comparison? Welcome to the kitchen. Bon appétit in advance…