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
1 serving
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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.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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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.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; add a splash of water when reheating as the noodles absorb broth over time.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a…
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat at 300°F (150°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 1 tbsp tomato paste to the…
Add 1 tbsp tomato paste to the warm oil and stir constantly with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes until aromatic and slightly darkened.
Look for: aromatic and slightly darkened
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Pour 2 cups (480ml) of low-sodium vegetable…
Pour 2 cups (480ml) of low-sodium vegetable broth into the pan, stirring to completely dissolve the tomato paste 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 add 0.25 cup (45g) of dried sehriye vermicelli noodles and 0.5 tsp 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 tender and soft.
Look for: the noodles are tender and soft
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Remove from heat and stir in 1…
Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
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Ladle into a warm soup bowl and…
Ladle into a warm soup bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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