This Adiyaman soup simmers smoky firik wheat with roasted eggplant for a dark, warming, and nourishing starter.
16 min prep 26 min cook 46 min rest
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Roast the eggplants, peel them, and rinse the freekeh.
Cook the onion with the oil and tomato paste over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Add the freekeh and toast it for 2 minutes.
Add the water and cook for 20 minutes.
Add the roasted eggplant and simmer for 6 minutes so the smoky taste does not fade.
💡 Tip: Adding the roasted eggplant at the end preserves its smoky flavor.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the soup hot with lemon squeezed over it and mint sprinkled on top.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~154
kcal calories
5
g protein
23
g carbs
5
g fat
8.2g
Sugar
11.2g
Fiber
9mg
Sodium
0.6g
Saturated fat
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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