Tarhana Soup

Tarhana Çorbası

Ingredients7

• dry tarhana80 g
• water1 L
• tomato paste1 tbsp
• butter30 g
• dried mint1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• red pepper flakes1/2 tsp

Method

1. Put the tarhana in a bowl with a little of the cold water and stir until smooth, with no lumps.
2. Bring the remaining water to a simmer in a saucepan.
3. Whisk in the tarhana mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the soup thickens, about 15 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and salt and simmer for 5 minutes more.
5. Melt the butter in a small pan, add the mint and red pepper flakes, and warm briefly until fragrant.
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and spoon the butter mixture over the top.