Tarhana Soup

Tarhana Soup

A smooth, tangy Turkish soup made by simmering fermented tarhana with tomato paste, butter, dried mint, and mild spices.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the tarhana with 1 ¼ cup (300 ml) of the water in a mixing bowl until smooth. Let it hydrate for 10 minutes.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 80.0 gr Tarhana, 300.0 ml Water

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 28.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the tomato paste, dried mint, and paprika. Cook until fragrant and evenly combined.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Mint, 1.0 gr Paprika, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Gradually whisk the hydrated tarhana mixture into the saucepan, then whisk in the remaining 3 ¾ cup (900 ml) water until smooth.

    Ingredients used: 900.0 ml Water

    Cookware: saucepan, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium heat, whisking frequently. Reduce to low heat and simmer until smooth and lightly thickened.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: saucepan, whisk

  6. Step 6

    Stir in the salt and black pepper, then simmer briefly before serving hot.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, use within 3 days, and reheat to at least 74°C before serving.

Risk factors

  • Hot, thick soup can cause scalding.
  • Cooked leftovers can become unsafe if held at room temperature too long.

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