The other day, Momma was sick, and this is a soup. We made this for Momma because she was tired of chicken broth. It was very, very good!
The Turkish name is Domatesh Tel Ierhriye Corbasi. We think that domatesh is tomatoes, because we found a recipe for tomato salad and it used that same word. We learned a Turkish word, by cooking!
Here is the recipe:
3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped. (We used 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, since Momma was sick and could not help do them right)
1 cup water
4 to 5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup vermicelli pasta, broken into 1/2-inch pieces (We used Capellini)
black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped (We did not use the parsley because we did not have any)
In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 10 minutes longer. Over a medium bowl, pour tomatoes and water through a strainer, using a spoon to press as much of tomato mixture through as possible. Discard pulp and set aside juice.
Cook noodles in the broth and start cooking. Just before they are done, add tomatoes, simmer until noodles are done. Season to taste with pepper (and salt if you use it). Drop in butter, it will melt, and parsley. Serve warm!
Domatesh is red tomato…. rather than green or yellow.
Uncle Joe
When you don’t have parsley, use cilantro!! Your Grandma usually has some!!