When the Turks first learned how to preserve milk by turning it into yoghurt, they produced plenty of yoghurt. A few centuries ago, before refrigerators existed, one way to preserve yoghurt was to mix it with wheat and vegetables and dry the mixture. While this method made eating on the road easier for nomadic Turks, Turkish Cuisine also gained tarhana soup. For those who do not have the opportunity to dry in the sun under today's conditions, we brought the same ingredients together in a pot. Enjoy your meal!
Peel the onion and garlic and chop them finely. Cut the peppers in half, remove their seeds and chop finely.
Peel the tomatoes and chop them into small cubes.
Put butter and oil in a soup pot and heat over medium heat. First, sauté the onions in the heated oil until they become transparent. Add the garlic and fry together for a few turns.
When the onion and garlic lightly fry and start to turn yellow, add the capsicum and green peppers and sauté until they change color. Add the flour and continue roasting until the smell disappears.
Add tomato and pepper paste to the mixture and stir together for 2-3 minutes.
Place the pot on the lowest heat and add the yoghurt and stir. The yoghurt will be watered and curdled by the temperature of the material. This will give the tarhana its sour, yeasty taste and increase the probiotic rate.
Finally, add the chopped tomatoes and mix the soup mixture. Add salt and spices. When the tomatoes soften, add 4 cups of hot broth/chicken broth or water slowly and stirring.
Cook the soup on low heat for 15-20 minutes, put it in a blender and leave it to boil for another 10 minutes on the lowest heat.
Wash the parsley leaves, chop them very finely, add them to the cooked soup and mix. Cover the soup, let it rest for 5 minutes and serve hot, preferably with croutons fried in butter. Enjoy your meal!
Note: You can also serve this soup with mint and red pepper sauce lightly burnt in hot butter.
Menu suggestion: Tarhana Soup / Potato Dish with Meat / Bulgur Pilaf with Vegetables / Tzatziki / Semolina Halva
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Whole Wheat Flour:
Whole Wheat Flour is rich in fiber, B vitamins, iron, and magnesium due to its bran and germ content. It supports the digestive system, improves gut health, and helps stabilize blood sugar. It can contribute to weight management by providing a long-lasting feeling of fullness. Its antioxidant properties protect cells. It pairs perfectly with ingredients like dried fruits, nuts, vegetables, and cheese in various recipes. Ideal for healthy breads, pastries, and cakes.
Yogurt:
Yogurt, a fermented milk product, supports the digestive system and helps balance gut flora due to its rich probiotic content. This contributes to strengthening the immune system. It is also a high-quality source of protein and calcium, important for bone health and muscle development. With its slightly sour taste, it pairs perfectly with fruits, granola, or honey for breakfast. In main dishes, it adds flavor as the main component of cacık or various mezzes.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Garlic:
Garlic, thanks to its allicin compound, offers strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can boost the immune system, increasing resistance against illnesses. Furthermore, it contributes to cardiovascular health by helping regulate blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels. Widely used in traditional medicine, garlic is also known for its digestive support effects. An indispensable ingredient in meat dishes, vegetable sautés, and Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with herbs like rosemary and thyme.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
Tomato:
Tomato is a fruit rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health and helps protect skin cells against UV damage. With Vitamin C, it boosts immunity, while potassium contributes to blood pressure regulation. Lycopene absorption is enhanced, especially when consumed with olive oil. It is an indispensable ingredient for basil, garlic, mozzarella, and various salad and pasta dishes.
Red Capia Pepper:
Red bell pepper is a powerful antioxidant and an excellent source of Vitamin C, far exceeding oranges. It supports skin health by contributing to collagen production and contains beneficial lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health. Its high fiber content aids digestion, while also boosting the immune system. This versatile vegetable pairs wonderfully with olive oil, garlic, onion, tomato, chicken, and cheese, whether roasted or consumed raw.
Green Pointed Pepper:
Green Pointed Pepper: A powerhouse of Vitamin C, it boosts immunity and acts as a potent antioxidant. Its capsaicin content helps accelerate metabolism. The fibrous structure aids the digestive system. Rich in Vitamins K and A, and folate. It pairs exceptionally well with olive oil, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Offers a unique flavor layer in meat dishes, salads, and meze recipes.
Tomato Paste:
Tomato Paste is a concentrated source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant whose bioavailability increases when heated. This property supports heart health and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer. It also contains Vitamin K and potassium. Its absorption is enhanced when consumed with olive oil. It pairs perfectly with onions, garlic, red meat, and legumes, adding depth and umami to dishes.
Parsley:
Parsley is a powerful antioxidant source that supports bone health and plays a crucial role in blood clotting due to its Vitamin K content. Its Vitamin C content strengthens immunity. Rich in flavonoids like apigenin, it can help reduce inflammation. It is also a natural diuretic. It pairs perfectly with lemon, garlic, and olive oil; adding a refreshing flavor to fish, chicken, soups, and salads.
Hot Pepper Sauce:
Hot Pepper Paste is an intense flavor derived from ripe hot peppers. Thanks to its capsaicin content, it accelerates metabolism and offers mild pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory potential. Rich in antioxidants like Vitamins C and A, it supports the immune system. It pairs wonderfully with red meat, chicken, legume dishes, and soups, adding a characteristic heat and deep aroma to recipes.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Rock Salt:
Rock salt is a natural, mineral-rich type of salt. It supports the body's electrolyte balance and aids hydration. Trace minerals such as magnesium and potassium are vital for nerve and muscle functions. It can also help maintain pH balance. Compatible with grilled meats, salads, and vegetables, it's also favored for pickling and brining.
Dried Mint:
Dried Mint is a kitchen staple. It's particularly effective in soothing the digestive system, helping alleviate bloating and gas. Its antioxidant content supports immunity. Known for its refreshing properties, it pairs wonderfully with yogurt-based dishes, lentil soup, lamb, and various salads.
Chili Pepper:
Red Pepper Flakes, beyond adding a unique heat to dishes, can help boost metabolism due to the capsaicin it contains. It also supports the body with its antioxidant properties and can benefit digestion. It pairs wonderfully with garlic, tomato, olive oil, and various meat dishes; it also adds depth to pasta and soups.
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