How to Make Trahana Soup | Bosnian Recipe

trahana

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is gluten-free and nutritious, while bulgur is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthy, while canola is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier with no additives, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add trahana and stir to coat with the vegetables.

Pour in water and broth, then add bay leaf and red pepper flakes.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until trahana is tender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaf before serving.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Serve hot, optionally with a dollop of yogurt on top.

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