This Balikesir cold soup brings yogurt together with wheat and chickpeas for a cool, lightly tart summer bowl.
10 min prep 15 min cook 45 min rest
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Whisk the yogurt and water until smooth, keeping the measure steady.
Warm the wheat and chickpeas in a separate pot for 5 minutes.
Add the legumes to the yogurt mixture.
Add mint and salt and stir gently.
Chill the soup in the refrigerator for 45 minutes so the yogurt flavor settles.
Serve cold.
Stir the bowl again before serving so the yogurt does not settle at the bottom.
💡 Tip: Serve after chilling; the yogurt flavor becomes balanced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Complete with grilled lavash or simit slices and cold cacik.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~164
kcal calories
7
g protein
22
g carbs
5
g fat
4.7g
Sugar
2.1g
Fiber
622.4mg
Sodium
1.6g
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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