Turkish Yogurt Soup

Turkish Yogurt Soup
03 July 2024

Prepared all over Turkey, yogurt soup is also known as 'highland soup' in some regions. This food, whose main ingredients are yogurt, chickpeas, and wheat flour, is rich in calcium. In addition to protecting bone and muscle health, it also facilitates digestion. Since it is low in calories, it is recommended for diabetics and those who are on weight control. If your ingredients are ready, we can start the recipe for yogurt soup with chickpeas and vermicelli that graces the starter meals.

How Many Calories is 1 Serving of Yogurt Soup with Vermicelli?

One scoop of yogurt soup with vermicelli is approximately 80 calories. 

Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook time : 20 mins
Servings : 4 People
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Turkish Yogurt Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea
  • 5 cups of hot water
  • 1 cup of meat or chicken broth
  • Salt
  • 1 cup whole wheat vermicelli
  • 1 cup of light yogurt
  • 1 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 4 tsp butter
  • 1 tbsp dry mint
Turkish Yogurt Soup

Instructions

  1. Wash the chickpeas with plenty of water and drain them. Add water and leave them overnight. Change the water and boil it until it softens.
  2. Bring the water and broth to a boil. Add salt and vermicelli and cook until soft. Add the chickpeas and cook for another 15 minutes.
  3. Mix the yogurt and flour well in a bowl. Add 1 ladle of the soup broth, whisk it, and slowly add it to the soup and stir.
  4. Cook for 15 minutes. Melt the butter in a separate pan, mix it with the mint, and add it to the soup.
  5. Bon appetit!
Serving Suggestions

You can serve the yogurt soup with classic meatballs and potato salad.

Expert Tips
  • Make sure that the yogurt you will use in the recipe is homemade or strained.
  • Whisk the yogurt mixture with a mixer and add it to the pot slowly. Thus, you can prevent it from curdling.
  • Stir the soup constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Prepare the sauce when you are about to serve the soup and pour it over the warm soup.
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