A Turkish Winter Classic: Tarhana Soup | Turkish Food | Handmade Eats

tarhana

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: instant soup mix

Quinoa adds protein while instant soup mix is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while vegetable oil 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 tarhana 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 tarhana 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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