Creamy Turkish Yogurt Soup with Minced Beef
141kcal
Ingredients
The Base:
- 1 tbsp Ground Beef (Minced)
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2-3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tbsp Red Pepper Paste
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Dried Mint
- 3-4 cups Hot Water (adjust for desired thickness)
The "Terbiye" (Tempering Mixture):
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 tbsp All-purpose Flour
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 cup Warm Water
Equipment
- Medium Soup Pot: For the main cooking process.
- Whisk: Essential for creating a lump-free yogurt terbiye.
- Small Mixing Bowl: For tempering the yogurt mixture.
Method
- Sauté the minced beef in butter and oil until browned. Add the pepper paste and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the dried mint and red pepper flakes. Add 1 cup of hot water to start the base.
- In a bowl, whisk yogurt, flour, egg yolk, and warm water until perfectly smooth.
- Slowly pour the yogurt mixture into the pot while whisking rapidly.
- Add remaining hot water and stir continuously in one direction until the soup boils.
- Turn off the heat once it boils. Add salt to taste and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories141kcalCarbohydrates8gProtein7gFat9gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat4gMonounsaturated Fat2gTrans Fat0.1gCholesterol54mgSodium71mgPotassium116mgFiber0.3gSugar4gVitamin A236IUVitamin C1mgCalcium81mgIron1mg
Notes
If the soup feels too thick after it has rested for a few minutes, don't worry! Just whisk in a little more hot water. For a truly authentic experience, serve it with a slice of toasted sourdough bread rubbed with a clove of garlic!