Description
Tarhana Çorbası, a traditional Turkish Fermented Grain Soup, offers a delightful blend of tangy flavors and creamy texture that warms the heart. This comforting dish features a rich combination of fermented grains, fresh herbs, and spices, making it the perfect companion for chilly evenings. Easy to prepare and highly adaptable, Tarhana Çorbası is sure to become a family favorite, inviting nostalgia with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Tarhana mix
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (like mint or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually add the Tarhana mix while stirring continuously until well combined.
- Slowly pour in the broth while stirring vigorously. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Season with salt and pepper; let the soup simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in the fresh herbs and ladle into bowls. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg