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Easy 35 min~145 kcal 6/10
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Simindirik Soup
A Diyarbakir cracked-wheat soup with onion, clarified butter, and small pieces of kavurma for a hearty regional bowl.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 5~332 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 35 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Simindirik or fine cracked wheat
- 180 gr Kavurma meat
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Tomato paste
- 6 su bardağı(~1200 ml) Water
For the oil
- 35 gr Butter
General
- 1.1 tatlı kaşığı(~11 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 1 adet Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the simindirik, soak it in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Finely chop the onion and soften it in butter for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the kavurma meat and stir with the onion for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste, salt, and black pepper and fry for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the water and simindirik to the pot and cook the soup for 22 minutes, until the wheat softens.
22 min22:00 - 6
If the consistency thickens, loosen with 0.5 cup of hot water.
- 7
Serve hot with dried mint and lemon.
💡 Tip: Simindirik is very finely cracked wheat; if you use ashure wheat it will not cook in the same time, so do not confuse it with bulgur.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the soup as a hot Diyarbakir-style bowl with dried mint, lemon, and optional pickles.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~332
kcal calories
16
g protein
42
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 49%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 Simindirik Soup make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Simindirik Soup take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Simindirik Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Simindirik Soup have?
Approximately 332 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 42g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Simindirik Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Simindirik Soup need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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