Tarhana Soup
Turkish

Tarhana Soup

A tangy and hearty soup made from fermented grains, with a comforting touch of mint and red pepper.

Easy45 min

Where it comes from

This ancient soup is rooted in rural Anatolia, where families fermented grains and yogurt as a method of preservation and nourishment during long winters.

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What goes into it

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Grains & Staples

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a pot, add tomato paste and sauté.

  2. 2

    Stir in tarhana and cook briefly.

  3. 3

    Pour in chicken stock, whisking to avoid lumps.

  4. 4

    Simmer until thickened, then season with mint and pul biber.

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