Traditional Tarhana Soup

Warm, nourishing, and deeply comforting — this Traditional Tarhana Soup is a timeless staple of Turkish kitchens. Made with fermented tarhana powder and gently simmered to creamy perfection, it delivers a rich, tangy flavor enhanced with garlic, butter, and Eastanbul spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a wholesome starter, this soup brings authentic Mediterranean warmth to your table.

Chef’s Tip: For deeper flavor, sauté the tarhana in butter before adding water. Finish with dried mint and aleppo pepper flakes for the classic Turkish touch.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Eastanbul Tarhana
• 5 cups water or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp Eastanbul Dried Mint
• ½ tsp Eastanbul Aleppo Pepper

• Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix the Eastanbul Tarhana with 1 cup of water until smooth.
2. In a pot, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the tarhana mixture and remaining water or broth.
5. Stir continuously until the soup begins to thicken.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Adjust salt if needed.
8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with dried mint and red pepper flakes.
9. Serve hot.

Recipe Products

Eastanbul Aleppo Pepper

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Eastanbul Tarhana

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Eastanbul Dried Mint

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Eastanbul Black Pepper Coarse

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