Sheep's sorrel soup ( Turkish: Kuzukulağı çorbası) is a

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made from sheep's sorrel leaves,

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, beans, onions, butter and

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. Sheep's sorrel soup is a dish from the

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city of Giresun popular among

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. It may have a tart and lemony flavor. It may be served garnished with chives or bull thistle, among other ingredients.

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Turkish soups Giresun {{Turkey-cuisine-stub

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