| Ingredients | Measure | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tarhana (dry) | ½ cup | 75 grams |
| Water | 6 cups | 1200 grams |
| Salt | 1½ teaspoons | 9 grams |
| Butter or margarine | 4 tablespoons | 40 grams |
| Mint | 1½ tablespoons | 2 grams |
| Red pepper | ½ teaspoon | 1 gram |
Servings: 6
Preparation:
Dissolve tarhana in water, add the salt and cook for 10 minutes. Melt butter or margarine, add mint and red pepper and stir a few times and sprinkle over the soup.
Nutritional Value (in approximately one serving):
Energy 88 cal, Protein 1.5 g, Fat 6.1 g, Carbohydrates 7.2 g, Calcium 87 mg, Iron 0.27 mg, Phosphorus 2 mg, Zinc 0 mg, Sodium 593 mg, Vitamin A 187 iu, Thiamine - mg, Riboflavin - mg, Niacin 0.03 mg, Vitamin C - mg, Cholesterol 0 mg.
Notes: In some regions, while preparing the soup, pre-cooked chickpeas, pre-cooked dried white beans or browned ground meat and green peppers are also added.