This Erzincan soup cooks cracked wheat with dried mulberries, bringing the east an unusual warm bowl that balances gentle sweetness and tang.
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Wash the wheat berries, soak in warm water for 1 hour, and drain, which shortens the cooking time.
Put the wheat berries into 1.5 liters water; once boiling, cook over low heat for 40-50 minutes until tender.
Soften the dried mulberries in 1 cup hot water in a separate small pot for 10 minutes, then remove the stems.
Add the softened mulberries to the wheat soup, adjust the salt, and boil together for 5-10 minutes.
Before serving, toast the dried mint in butter for 30 seconds, drizzle it over the soup, and serve with black pepper; if desired, offer cold strained yogurt on the side.
💡 Tip: Soaking the wheat berries in warm water beforehand cuts the cooking time in half and gives the soup more body. Dried mulberries are very sweet; softening them separately and draining their water keeps the sweetness balanced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with thin slices of fresh country bread or dry lavash, and, if desired, a bowl of cold strained yogurt on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~142
kcal calories
4
g protein
28
g carbs
1
g fat
0g
Sugar
0.4g
Fiber
286.6mg
Sodium
3.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (63%); values are estimates.
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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