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Medium 1 hr~238 kcal 7/10
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Ardahan Helle Soup
A hearty Ardahan soup thickened with green lentils, minced beef, roasted flour, onion, carrot, and butter.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~340 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 42 min cook 58 min rest
- #One-Pot
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 55 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating58 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the soup
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Green lentils
- 240 gr Ground beef
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 adet Carrot
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
- 6 su bardağı(~1200 ml) Hot water
For the egg-lemon sauce
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Flour
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Cold water
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For the topping
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the green lentils, boil them for 15 minutes so they stay firm, and drain.
15 min15:00 - 2
Dice the onion small and cut the carrot into thin rounds.
- 3
Soften the onion in butter for 5 minutes, add the ground beef, and fry for 7 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 4
Add the carrot, boiled green lentils, hot water, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 5
Cook the soup over medium-low heat for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 6
Toast the flour in a dry pan for 4 minutes until lightly colored, then whisk smooth with cold water.
4 min04:00 - 7
Pour the flour mixture into the soup in a thin stream and thicken for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 8
Add the dried mint, rest the helle asi for 3 minutes, and serve hot.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Whisk the toasted flour with cold water before adding it to the soup; if it goes straight into the hot pot, small doughy lumps remain.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve helle asi hot in bowls with optional tandir bread and pickles as a winter meal.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
18
g protein
38
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 46%Fat 32%
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 Ardahan Helle Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ardahan Helle Soup take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 42 minutes, including 58 minutes of passive resting; 115 minutes in total.Is Ardahan Helle Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ardahan Helle Soup have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 38g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Ardahan Helle Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Ardahan Helle Soup need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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