Ever heard of Tarhana Soup or Tarhana Çorbası as we say in Turkish? A heartwarming, traditional Turkish dish that's been around for ages. It combines tangy, savory, and slightly fermented tastes. This is what makes the soup unique. If you are a soup lover, you have to give it a try!
In our kitchen, there's always a special stock of Tarhana soup powder, lovingly made by our relatives in Turkey.
It's a heartwarming tradition: Whenever we visit our family back home, they gift us a bag of this homemade treasure. Every time we cook this soup in our kitchen, its wonderful smell reminds us of family times, with each spoonful full of tradition and love.
It is a dry soup mix that is used to make Tarhana corbasi, one of the most famous Turkish soups.
The dry soup mix starts out as a mixture called "Tarhana dough." This dough is basically a blend of plain yogurt, vegetables, and flour. It undergoes fermentation, a process where it sits for about 5-6 days.
After fermenting, the dough becomes like a thick paste. Then it is divided into small patties and placed on big trays or on a large, clean cloth to dry. This drying process takes a few more days. Once the dough is dry enough, it's ground into a powder using a food processor.
Tarhana soup is a hearty and tangy soup popular in Turkish cuisine. It is made from a special fermented mixture that is dried and ground into a powder. This powder is then cooked with water or broth to make the soup. Often seasoned with spices, it's known for being nutritious and comforting, especially in cold weather.
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.