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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Tomato Wheat Soup
This Batman soup simmers cracked wheat with tomato paste and mint into a thick southeastern winter bowl.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~184 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 35 min cook 60 min rest
- #One-Pot
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 50 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 glass(~200 ml) wheat berries
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) tomato paste
- 1 pcs onion
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) dried mint
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) water
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) butter
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) salt
- 2 clove garlic
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the wheat berries, soak them in warm water for 1 hour, then drain; chop the onion finely.
1 hr60:00 - 2
Heat the olive oil in a pot and soften the onion over medium heat for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the crushed garlic and tomato paste, then fry for 2 minutes to open up the paste.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the drained wheat berries, turn for 1 minute, then add 5 cups hot water and the salt.
1 min01:00 - 5
Once boiling, cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes until the wheat softens, stirring now and then.
25 min25:00 - 6
Before serving, melt the butter in a separate pan, fry the dried mint for 10 seconds, drizzle it over the soup, and serve hot.
30 sec00:30
💡 Tip: Soaking the wheat berries in warm water for at least 1 hour shortens the cooking time; if you are in a hurry, 15 minutes in a pressure cooker is enough.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with lemon wedges and warm 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.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~184
kcal calories
6
g protein
30
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 67%Fat 20%
GI 26 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
1.6g
Sugar
1.4g
Fiber
625.9mg
Sodium
2.8g
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.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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 Tomato Wheat Soup make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tomato Wheat Soup take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 110 minutes in total.Is Tomato Wheat Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tomato Wheat Soup have?
Approximately 184 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 30g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Tomato Wheat Soup contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Tomato Wheat Soup need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Tomato Wheat Soup filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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