ANDALOZ SOUP

To Boil the Rice

• 1 tea glass (about 100 ml) Hasata Osmancık Rice

• 1.5 cups water

For the Soup

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons flour

• 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 6–7 cups water or chicken broth

For Garnish

• 5–6 sprigs finely chopped parsley

HOW TO MAKE ANDALOZ SOUP?

Wash the Hasata Osmancık rice in a bowl. Add 1.5 cups of water to a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the rice and cook until it is slightly tender but still firm.
In a separate pot, melt the butter. Add the flour and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste. After 2–3 minutes, add 6 cups of water or chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
Add salt and black pepper. Once it starts boiling, add the drained, pre-cooked rice and stir. Keep stirring until it comes back to a boil. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding more water.
Let it simmer for another 5–6 minutes. Pour the soup into bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley before serving.

Tips

• Make sure to stir constantly while adding the liquid to prevent lumps.

• You can adjust the amount of water to your preference.