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Traditional Turkish soup, made with chicken or beef instead of actual head and foot.
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Fake Kelle Paça Soup (250 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 55 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.8 g of carbs, 10.5 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of B5 covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
138
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
8.8g
· 3% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
5.8g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 32% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.75 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 825 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% |
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) | 250 g | 138 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra small) | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 193 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 275 kcal |
Calculated from 55 calories per 100 g.
Fake Kelle Paça Soup is a Turkish soup made to resemble kelle paça without using a sheep’s or calf’s head and feet. Recipes commonly use chicken or beef instead, often with garlic and vinegar for the characteristic tangy finish.
No, Fake Kelle Paça Soup is usually made without a head or trotters. The “fake” version uses more accessible meat, such as chicken or beef, to create a similar hearty soup without the traditional offal.
Fake Kelle Paça Soup substitutes ordinary meat for the head and feet used in traditional kelle paça. That makes its flavor less intensely offal-like, and its broth may be less naturally gelatinous unless the recipe uses a rich stock or thickening mixture.
Chicken or beef is commonly used in Fake Kelle Paça Soup. Chicken makes a mild, easy-to-shred version, while beef gives the broth a deeper meat flavor; home recipes vary in the cut and seasoning.
To make Fake Kelle Paça Soup, simmer chicken or beef until tender, shred the meat, then return it to the broth. Many recipes thicken the soup with a flour or egg-based mixture and add garlic and vinegar for serving.
It is called “fake” because Fake Kelle Paça Soup imitates the style of kelle paça but leaves out its defining head and feet. The name describes the substitution, not a ready-made or counterfeit product.
Garlic and vinegar give Fake Kelle Paça Soup its familiar sharp, savory finish. Add them to individual bowls or stir them in near the end of cooking so their flavor stays fresh and can be adjusted to taste.
A flour-based mixture or an egg-yolk tempering can thicken Fake Kelle Paça Soup. Whisk a little hot broth into the mixture first, then slowly stir it into the pot; adding it cold or all at once can leave lumps.
Serve Fake Kelle Paça Soup hot with garlic vinegar on the side, so each person can adjust the tang. Bread is a practical accompaniment for the broth; a simple salad can round out the meal without competing with its strong seasoning.
Yes, Fake Kelle Paça Soup can be frozen in airtight portions once it has cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it gently while stirring; soups thickened with yogurt or egg may separate, so the texture can change.
Vitamins
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
B12
0.33µg · 14% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
B3
1.75mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
825mg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Selenium
6.25µg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
275mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Fake Kelle Paça Soup is a Turkish home-style take on kelle paça, the traditional head-and-trotter soup. Instead of using the head and feet, it is made with chicken or beef, usually simmered in stock and shredded into the broth. Recipes vary, and some thicken the soup with a flour-based mixture.
It is served hot, often sharpened with garlic and vinegar or lemon, and finished with chilli butter. In Turkey it makes a warming meal, commonly enjoyed with bread; elsewhere, it can be served as a hearty starter or light lunch. It provides some protein, with 55 calories per 100 g. For a lighter bowl, choose lean chicken and go easy on the butter.
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
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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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
1.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.