This Mersin soup finishes zucchini with garlicky walnut tarator for a creamy Mediterranean bowl.
10 min prep 25 min cook
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Peel and cube the zucchini; put it in a pot with 3.5 cups water and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.
Puree the zucchini with an immersion blender, keeping the soup fairly thick.
In a separate bowl, whisk tahini, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and salt into a smooth cream; add the yogurt and mix evenly.
Temper the tarator with a ladle of hot soup, then stir it into the pot.
Return the soup to low heat and keep it near a simmer for 4 minutes without boiling.
Ladle into bowls, top with chopped walnuts and olive oil, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not add the tarator directly to the soup; temper it first with a ladle of hot soup so the yogurt and tahini do not split.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with chopped walnuts, a pinch of sumac, and olive oil, then serve with bread.
~154
kcal calories
4
g protein
10
g carbs
10
g fat
6.3g
Sugar
2.5g
Fiber
1213.5mg
Sodium
2.9g
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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