dissolving in cold water
Place the tarhana in a wide bowl. Gradually add 1 cup of cold water, whisking or stirring with a spoon until no lumps remain. You should achieve a smooth consistency.
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Tarhana Soup
Tarhana soup, one of the indispensable soups of traditional Turkish cuisine, is made by dissolving fermented tarhana in water and cooking it with butter and tomato paste. This thick, slightly tangy, and nutritious soup is a warm companion to Turkish tables during the winter months.
Duration25 minDifficultyEasyServings4kcal180
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Nutrition
per serving
180kcal
6 g
Protein28 g
Carbohydrates5 g
Fat3 gFibre
4 Servings
Whole recipe720 kcal
Ingredients
4 ServingsPreparation
Sautéing
Melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and sauté for 1 minute.
simmering
Add 5 cups of water (or chicken stock) to the pot and bring to a boil.
adding slowly and stirring
Once the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat. Slowly add the dissolved tarhana mixture to the pot in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Do not stop stirring.
cook over low heat
Cook the soup over low heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. The consistency will thicken. Add the salt and pepper and stir.
serving
Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with dried mint and red pepper flakes and serve hot.
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