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Traditional fermented tarhana soup with tart cornelian cherries
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup (250 g) has 120 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.3 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
120
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
23.3g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
1.8g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 12% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 538 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.8 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 serving (medium) | 250 g | 120 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 216 kcal |
Calculated from 48 calories per 100 g.
To make Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup, first whisk the tarhana with cold water until smooth, then add it to water or stock in a pot. Stir as it heats to prevent sticking, and add more liquid if the soup becomes too thick.
Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup tastes tangy and savory, combining tarhana’s fermented sharpness with the tart, fruity flavor of cornelian cherries. The level of sourness varies with the tarhana and cherry used; adding water while cooking can mellow it.
Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup includes cornelian cherry in the tarhana, giving it a fruity tartness that regular tarhana soup usually lacks. The base still relies on tarhana, while the exact ingredients and texture vary between recipes.
Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup is a traditional Turkish preparation associated with places where both tarhana-making and cornelian cherries are familiar. It is not limited to one universally agreed region, and local recipes can differ.
Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup is made with tarhana prepared with cornelian cherry and liquid such as water or stock. Depending on the household recipe, it may also include onion, tomato paste, butter, or spices.
Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup gets lumpy when dry tarhana is added straight to hot liquid or is not stirred as it cooks. Mix the tarhana with cold water first, then pour it into the pot gradually while stirring.
You can make Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup less sour by adding water or stock as it cooks, which dilutes the tart flavor. Start with a small amount, taste, and adjust the consistency rather than adding extra seasoning to mask the sourness.
Serve Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup hot with bread or alongside a simple main dish. A topping of dried mint or red pepper warmed in butter is a common way to add aroma, though the soup is also served plain.
Yes, Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup can be frozen once cooled. Divide it into airtight portions, then thaw and reheat while stirring; tarhana soup may thicken in storage, so loosen it with a little water or stock.
Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup has not been shown to boost immunity or treat illness. It is a warm, filling soup made with fermented tarhana and tart fruit, but it should not be considered a remedy.
Vitamins
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
B3
1.13mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
538mg · 23% DV
Manganese
0.4mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
205mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup brings together tarhana—a tangy Turkish fermented grain and yoghurt mixture—with the sharp, fruity sourness of cornelian cherries. The tarhana is loosened with water and simmered; depending on the household or regional recipe, the cherries may be added to the soup or incorporated into the tarhana itself. Tarhana soups have many local variations across Turkey.
Served hot, this version is usually thick and distinctly tart. In Turkey it can start a lunch or dinner, or make a light meal with bread; elsewhere, it also works as a warming, simple soup. Its nutritional profile is mainly carbohydrate, with 48 calories per 100 g. For a lighter bowl, use oil sparingly and serve it with plain bread rather than a rich accompaniment.
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
0.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.