Kutahya Tarhana Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine bulgur
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup tarhana
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 grated small onion
- 1 grated garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon mint
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon mint
- Yogurt, to serve
- Red pepper flakes cooked in butter, for garnish
Preparation
Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a pot over medium heat.
Add the grated onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add the bulgur, tarhana, flour, salt, red pepper flakes, and mint; mix well.
Pour in the hot water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the bulgur is tender.
Serve hot with yogurt and garnish with red pepper flakes cooked in butter.
Notes
This soup is similar to mantı but has a more unique flavor.
It uses a summer vegetable-rich tarhana made from a family recipe.
