Tarhana Çorbası — Fermented Turkish Tarhana Soup

Soups

Sep 21

A tangy, nourishing soup made from dried fermented tarhana.

SERVES 4 | COOK 20 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

• 5 tablespoons dry tarhana • 5 cups cool water or stock • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • Dried mint • Pul biber • Salt

METHOD

1. Whisk tarhana with 1 cup cool water; rest 10 minutes.

2. Fry tomato paste in butter.

3. Gradually whisk in soaked tarhana and remaining liquid.

4. Simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring, until creamy.

5. Season with mint, pepper, and salt.

Tarhana blends vary; adjust liquid and salt to taste.

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