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Refreshing cold yogurt soup with chickpeas and wheat
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cold Ayranasi Soup (240 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 70 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 7.9 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 172.8 mg of Phosphorus covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
168
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
20.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
7.9g
· 16% DV
Fat
5.5g
· 7% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 19% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.17 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 444 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% |
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 | 168 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28.4 g | 20 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 70 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 120 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 210 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 280 kcal |
Calculated from 70 calories per 100 g.
Cold ayranasi soup is a minimally processed Turkish yogurt soup made with cooked wheat and chickpeas, then served chilled. It is a traditional, filling summer dish; recipes may use ayran or water to adjust the yogurt base and herbs for extra flavor.
To make cold ayranasi soup, cook wheat and chickpeas until tender, then let them cool completely. Stir them into smooth yogurt thinned with water or ayran, season with salt and herbs, and chill the soup before serving.
Cold ayranasi soup is associated with Eastern Anatolian cuisine, particularly the Erzurum region of Turkey. Related yogurt, wheat, and chickpea soups are made elsewhere too, but recipes and local names vary across the country.
No, cold ayranasi soup is not the same as cacık. Ayranasi is built around cooked wheat and chickpeas in a yogurt or ayran base, while cacık usually combines yogurt with cucumber, garlic, and herbs and does not contain those cooked grains and legumes.
Yes, cold ayranasi soup is traditionally served chilled. Cooling the cooked wheat and chickpeas before mixing them with yogurt helps keep the soup refreshing and prevents the warm ingredients from changing the yogurt’s texture.
Cold ayranasi soup is usually made with cracked or hulled wheat, often called yarma or dövme in Turkish. Cook it until tender before adding it to the yogurt; bulgur can be used in a pinch, but gives the soup a different texture.
Yes, cold ayranasi soup can be made ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. The wheat absorbs liquid as it rests, so stir it before serving and loosen it with a little cold water or ayran if it has become too thick.
Yes, canned chickpeas work well in cold ayranasi soup. Drain and rinse them first, then stir them in after the cooked wheat has cooled; this keeps the chickpeas from adding excess salt or canning liquid to the yogurt base.
To keep cold ayranasi soup smooth, cool the cooked wheat and chickpeas fully before combining them with yogurt. Whisk the yogurt until smooth, add the cooled ingredients gradually, and avoid boiling the yogurt mixture.
Cold ayranasi soup pairs well with fresh bread, a crisp salad, or grilled vegetables. Because it already contains wheat and chickpeas, a simple accompaniment usually works better than another heavy, grain-based dish.
Vitamins
B2
0.26mg · 20% DV
B12
0.46µg · 19% DV
B5
0.65mg · 13% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
173mg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.53mg · 23% DV
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Iodine
31µg · 21% DV
Sodium
444mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
317mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Cold Ayranasi Soup is a chilled Turkish yogurt soup, especially associated with eastern Anatolia. It is usually made with yogurt or ayran, cooked wheat and chickpeas, with herbs such as mint added in some versions. The yogurt gives it a gently tangy taste, while the grains and chickpeas make it more substantial than a thin yogurt drink.
In Turkey it is served cold, particularly in warm weather, either as a light meal or alongside other dishes. Its refreshing, creamy-tart character pairs well with fresh bread and simple vegetable dishes. Yogurt contributes protein, while the chickpeas and wheat add fibre and make the soup filling; thin it with water or ayran if you prefer a lighter bowl.
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
3.17g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.46g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.53g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.