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Traditional soup with legumes and dough pieces
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Börek Aşı Soup (240 g) has 218 calories. That works out to 91 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.4 g of carbs, 9.1 g of protein, 6.5 g of fat and 5.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 43 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
218
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
31.4g
· 11% DV
Protein
9.1g
· 18% DV
Fat
6.5g
· 8% DV
Fiber
5.8g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 17% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 218 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.73 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% |
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) | 240 g | 218 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 240 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 273 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 319 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 319 kcal |
Calculated from 91 calories per 100 g.
Börek Aşı Soup tastes savory and comforting, with a soft, thick texture from its dough pieces and legumes. The exact flavor varies with the regional recipe and seasoning, but it is generally more substantial than a clear broth.
No, Börek Aşı Soup is a soup, not a filled or layered börek pastry. Its name refers to a traditional dish made with small pieces of dough cooked alongside legumes, rather than pastry baked in an oven.
Yes, chickpeas are used in some versions of Börek Aşı Soup, though the legumes vary between recipes. If using dried chickpeas, cook them until tender before adding the dough so both components finish cooking without the dough turning mushy.
Yes, small pasta can stand in for the hand-cut dough in Börek Aşı Soup, although the texture will be different. Add it near the end of cooking and follow its package timing so it stays firm rather than becoming over-soft.
To keep the dough pieces from sticking in Börek Aşı Soup, cut them evenly, dust them lightly with flour, and add them gradually to gently simmering liquid. Stir carefully after adding them so they separate without breaking apart.
Yes, Börek Aşı Soup can be made vegetarian by cooking it with water or vegetable stock instead of meat stock. The traditional combination of dough and legumes still makes a hearty soup; check that any stock you use is meat-free.
Börek Aşı Soup is distinguished by its small dough pieces cooked with legumes, while erişte soup is usually centered on erişte, or Turkish noodle strips. Recipes vary, but the dough shape and the role of legumes help set the dishes apart.
Yes, you can prepare the legumes and dough for Börek Aşı Soup ahead of time, but cook them together closer to serving. This keeps the dough from absorbing too much liquid and becoming excessively soft while the soup sits.
Store leftover Börek Aşı Soup in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within about 3 days. The dough thickens the soup as it rests, so loosen it with a little hot water when reheating and warm it gently.
Yes, Börek Aşı Soup can work as a light meal because it combines dough with legumes. Serve it with a simple fresh salad or a small side rather than another heavy dish, especially when the soup is already thick.
Vitamins
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Folate
57.6µg · 14% DV
B6
0.24mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.29mg · 32% DV
Manganese
0.7mg · 30% DV
Sodium
624mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
173mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
365mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Börek Aşı Soup is a traditional Turkish soup made by simmering pieces of dough with legumes. Recipes vary from one household or region to another, so the balance of dough and beans or other legumes—and the thickness of the broth—can differ.
Served hot, it is hearty and filling, with tender dough pieces and a substantial texture from the legumes. In Turkey it may begin a meal or be served as a simple meal in its own right; elsewhere, it makes a warming lunch or supper. The dough contributes carbohydrates, while the legumes add some protein and fibre; there are 3.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter bowl, use oil sparingly and pair it with a fresh salad.
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 2
Minimally 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
1.73g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.45g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.51g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.