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Yogurt-based, refreshing, traditional Anatolian soup
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Ayranbasi Soup (200 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 45 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 2.8 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of B2 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
90
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
10.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
2.8g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 20% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 90 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 bottle (mini) | 100 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 150 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 250 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra large) | 330 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 225 kcal |
Calculated from 45 calories per 100 g.
Ayranbasi Soup is a traditional Anatolian yogurt-based soup, often made with cooked grains and sometimes chickpeas. It is commonly served chilled, making it a refreshing dish in warm weather; ingredients vary between regional and family recipes.
Ayranbasi Soup is made by combining a yogurt-and-water base with cooked grains and, in some versions, chickpeas. Heat the mixture gradually while stirring so the yogurt stays smooth, then chill it if you want the customary cool serving.
Ayranbasi Soup is usually served cold or well chilled. That refreshing style suits hot weather, though some home versions are served warm; follow the temperature customary to the recipe you are making.
Ayranbasi Soup commonly includes cooked wheat or another regional grain, but recipes are not completely standardized. Cook the grain until tender before mixing it into the yogurt base, since it will not soften as easily in the finished soup.
Sometimes: chickpeas are included in some Ayranbasi Soup recipes, but they are not essential to every version. If using them, add cooked chickpeas rather than raw ones so they are tender and ready to eat.
To keep the yogurt smooth in Ayranbasi Soup, warm it gradually and stir continuously as the pot heats. Avoid bringing it to a sudden hard boil; adding already-cooked grains also helps keep the cooking time gentle.
Ayranbasi Soup belongs to Anatolian regional cooking, where yogurt-based soups have many local variations. Recipes and names can differ by area, so it is better understood as a traditional regional dish than as a soup with one universally fixed recipe.
Ayranbasi Soup is generally a regional yogurt soup served cool and made with grains, while yayla soup is commonly a hot yogurt-and-rice soup. Recipes vary, but the grain and usual serving temperature are practical ways to tell them apart.
Ayranbasi Soup can be served on its own as a light meal or alongside bread and simple savory dishes. Since it is often served chilled, fresh herbs or a modest side dish complement it without overwhelming its tangy yogurt flavor.
Keep Ayranbasi Soup covered in the refrigerator and avoid leaving it at room temperature for long, since its yogurt base is perishable. Stir it before serving chilled; discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Vitamins
B2
0.26mg · 20% DV
B12
0.44µg · 18% DV
B5
0.74mg · 15% DV
Biotin
3.2µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
124mg · 18% DV
Calcium
156mg · 16% DV
Sodium
240mg · 10% DV
Iodine
12µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
220mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ayranbasi soup is a traditional Anatolian yogurt soup, commonly made with wheat and chickpeas; recipes vary by region and household. Mint is often added, and the yogurt or ayran gives the broth its characteristic tang.
It is especially welcome chilled in warm weather, though some versions are served warm. In Turkey it may be eaten as a light meal or alongside bread; elsewhere, it fits easily into a simple lunch or summer supper. The yogurt, grain and legumes make it refreshing yet satisfying, while its 45 calories per 100 g keep it relatively light. For a lighter bowl, use less oil and loosen the soup with water rather than adding more yogurt.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.