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Tarhana Soup
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Tarhana Soup

6 ingredients 14 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

546
Calories
47g
Protein
34g
Fat
15g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Halloumi 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 litre chicken / vegetable broth
  • 200 g diced Cypriot halloumi cheese
  • 400 g tarhana
  • 30 g butter
  • juice of half a lemon
  • seasoning

Directions

1

Soak the tarhana in cold water for about an hour.

2

Drain well then put in a pan together with the chicken broth.

3

Simmer gently for an hour, stirring occasionally.

4

While the soup is cooking, put the butter in a medium size frying pan and place the pan on heat.

5

Once the butter is hot, fry the diced halloumi pieces until golden brown on both sides.

6

Just before serving add the fried halloumi, lemon juice and the seasoning.

7

Mix well and serve hot.

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Category:Cypriot Soups

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