Potato Soup

(Patates Çorbası)

2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled, cut in small cubes
1 small onion, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled, cut in small cubes
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 cubanelle pepper, chopped
1 Bay leaf
2 1/2 cup chicken stock
Salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1-2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest

Saute the onion and carrot with butter for 2-3 minutes at medium heat in a medium-sized pot. Add the potatoes and continue to saute for 4-5 more minutes. Add the flour and stir one more minute. Now add the chicken broth, cubanelle pepper, salt and pepper. Cook until the carrot pieces are tender at low-medium heat. Add the parsley, lemon juice and lemon zest. Discard the Bay leaf. Immediately pour into individual bowls and serve.

Makes 2 servings.