Ingredients for Tomato Soup (Domates Çorbası)
- 5 tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Half a tea glass of vegetable oil (about 50 ml / 3 tbsp + 1 tsp)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1.5 tablespoons salça (Turkish tomato/pepper paste)
- 3 water glasses of water (about 600 ml / 2.5 cups)
- 1 dessert spoon salt (about 2 tsp)
- Grated kaşar cheese (Turkish semi-hard cheese, similar to mild cheddar)
How to Make Tomato Soup (Domates Çorbası)
Grate 5 tomatoes into a bowl. Place 1 tablespoon of butter and half a tea glass (about 50 ml / 3 tbsp + 1 tsp) of vegetable oil into a pot and, once the butter has melted, add 2 tablespoons of flour and sauté. Add the grated tomatoes, stir in 1.5 tablespoons of salça (Turkish tomato/pepper paste), and cook the tomatoes for a few minutes, mixing with a hand blender. Add 3 water glasses (about 600 ml / 2.5 cups) of water and 1 dessert spoon of salt and cook until thickened. Serve topped with grated kaşar cheese. Enjoy your meal…
About This Recipe
A Few Fun Facts About Tomatoes…
*In 1893, a U.S. court ruling officially classified it as a vegetable. Until then it was known as a fruit — and technically, it still is one.
*Until the mid-16th century, tomatoes were thought to be poisonous and were not consumed. Even after they were found to be safe, they were only eaten boiled or fried. It wasn't until 1700 that a Florentine chef sliced one raw into a salad — and that's when the raw consumption of tomatoes began.
*Scientists have proven that tomatoes contain more genes than humans.
*Tomatoes are very low in calories yet highly satisfying, making them a staple of any diet. There are just 19 calories in 100 grams of tomato.
*A note from our homeland: our beloved Tomato, Ayşen Gruda… We remember her here with respect and fondness.
*Centuries ago, the first wild yellow-colored tomato variety was found in Bolivia and Peru. Perhaps for this very reason, Italians long referred to the tomato as "golden apple."
*Research conducted by experts has shown that tomatoes are far more beneficial to our eyes than carrots.
*They protect the skin and delay aging.
*They lower bad cholesterol.
*They strengthen our sense of taste.
*They help in the treatment of rheumatic pain.
*Thanks to the compounds they contain, they strengthen the immune system.
*Their antioxidant content — vitamins A, C, and E — helps reduce the risk of cancer.
*If you have oily or acne-prone skin, massage your face with sliced tomatoes for about 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
Today we've prepared our delicious Tomato Soup (Domates Çorbası) recipe just for you. We almost forgot! You should definitely try our Roasted Tomato Soup recipe at some point too. Wishing you happy cooking!
