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Yayla Çorbası
Easy 35 min~130 kcal 4/10
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Afyonkarahisar Cracked Wheat Tarhana Soup
A hearty Afyonkarahisar soup where cracked wheat and tarhana meet yogurt liaison, mint butter, and a gently tangy finish.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~280 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 30 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the soup
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Cracked wheat
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Tarhana
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Water
For the egg-lemon sauce
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Yogurt
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) All-purpose flour
For flavoring
- 1 Yellow onion
For the topping
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1.1 dessert spoon(~11 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the cracked wheat and soak it in hot water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Dice the onion and soften it with half of the butter for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the cracked wheat, tarhana, water, and salt to the pot.
- 4
Cook the soup for 22 minutes, until the cracked wheat grains soften.
22 min22:00 - 5
Whisk the yogurt and flour smooth in a separate bowl, then temper with hot soup liquid.
- 6
Pour the liaison into the pot in a thin stream and stir for 5 minutes without boiling.
5 min05:00 - 7
Foam the dried mint and red pepper flakes in the remaining butter and drizzle over the bowls.
1 min01:00
💡 Tip: A short soak in hot water speeds up the cracked wheat, but if it sits too long it loses its grainy bite in the soup.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with mint butter and serve as a winter starter with optional toasted village bread.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~280
kcal calories
11
g protein
38
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 55%Fat 29%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Afyonkarahisar Cracked Wheat Tarhana Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Afyonkarahisar Cracked Wheat Tarhana Soup take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Afyonkarahisar Cracked Wheat Tarhana Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Afyonkarahisar Cracked Wheat Tarhana Soup have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 38g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Afyonkarahisar Cracked Wheat Tarhana Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Afyonkarahisar Cracked Wheat Tarhana Soup need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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