Turkish Tarhana Soup (Traditional Tarhana Çorbası)
Traditional Turkish tarhana soup made with fermented tarhana powder, butter, and tomato paste. A comforting, warming soup enjoyed across Turkey, especially during winter.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons tarhana powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups water or broth
- Salt to taste
- Dried mint optional
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix tarhana powder with cold water until smooth.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pot.
- Add tomato paste and sauté briefly.
- Slowly add tarhana mixture while stirring.
- Add remaining liquid and continue stirring.
- Simmer until thickened, about 10–15 minutes.
- Season and serve hot.
Notes
Stir continuously while cooking to prevent lumps. Always dissolve tarhana in cold water before adding to the pot.