A cool eastern Anatolian soup of yogurt, cracked wheat, chickpeas, and herbs, nourishing but especially refreshing in warm weather.
20 min prep 40 min cook
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Boil the pearled wheat in 5 cups water for 30 minutes.
Add the boiled chickpeas and boil for 5 more minutes so the grains reach the same temperature.
Loosen the yogurt with a ladle of hot water, add it slowly to the pot, and prevent it from curdling.
Heat the soup over low heat for 5 minutes while stirring, and do not let the boil rise over.
Sprinkle with dried mint and serve hot or warm.
If the consistency is thick, loosen it with 1 ladle of hot water so the ayran taste does not become heavy.
💡 Tip: Stir continuously while adding the yogurt to the boiling wheat; this lowers the risk of curdling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with fresh cilantro or mint.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~220
kcal calories
10
g protein
32
g carbs
6
g fat
8.4g
Sugar
12.3g
Fiber
265.9mg
Sodium
2.4g
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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