Turkish Sehreye Corbasi
A soothing Turkish noodle soup made with delicate vermicelli, rich tomato paste, and warm dried mint. Light yet comforting, it is quick to make and easy on the digestive system.
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Leyla + Lila
Leyla created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
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Equipment
Large pot
Time saver
Store remaining servings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; add a splash of broth or water when reheating as vermicelli continues absorbing liquid over time.
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Instructions
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Next: Warm olive oil in a large pot…
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Warm olive oil in a large pot…
Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat at 300°F (150°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add tomato paste to the warm oil…
Add tomato paste to the warm oil and stir constantly for 2 minutes until aromatic and slightly darkened in color.
Look for: aromatic and slightly darkened in color
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Slowly pour in vegetable broth while whisking…
Slowly pour in vegetable broth while whisking to dissolve the tomato paste completely into the liquid.
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Bring the broth to a rolling boil…
Bring the broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then stir in sehriye vermicelli noodles and dried mint.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes until the noodles are soft and tender.
Look for: the noodles are soft and tender
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Remove the pot from heat and stir…
Remove the pot from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
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Ladle equal portions into 4 soup bowls…
Ladle equal portions into 4 soup bowls and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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