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Traditional flour soup, simple and comforting
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Flour soup (250 g) has 163 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.8 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 550 mg of Sodium covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Flour soup is a simple, traditional Turkish home-style soup. Flour is usually cooked in butter or oil until lightly toasted, then water or stock is gradually stirred in to make a smooth soup. Recipes vary, and some versions include milk.
It is typically served hot as a starter, with a thick, silky texture and a mild, gently toasted flavour. A sprinkle of dried mint or red pepper may be added at the table. Its nutrition is mainly carbohydrate, with relatively little protein; the amount of fat depends in part on how much butter or oil is used. For a lighter bowl, use the cooking fat sparingly and serve it with vegetables or a fresh salad.
Selected: 100 g
65
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
10.7g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% 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 66% · Protein 10% · Fat 24%
Vitamins
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.3mg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
18mg · 3% DV
Low
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 65 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
Flour soup is a smooth, savory soup thickened with flour, often toasted in butter or oil before liquid is added. Turkish versions may use water or stock and are commonly finished with herbs or spices; recipes vary from one household to another.
To make flour soup, toast flour in butter or oil over low heat, then gradually whisk in water or stock. Simmer while stirring until smooth and thickened, and season to taste. Add the liquid slowly to help prevent lumps.
Flour soup turns lumpy when liquid is poured into the flour too quickly or the mixture is not whisked thoroughly. Add warm liquid in a slow stream while whisking, and use a fine sieve or an immersion blender if lumps have already formed.
Yes, flour soup can be made with milk instead of stock. Milk gives it a milder, creamier taste, while stock makes the soup more savory. Heat milk gently and stir continuously so the flour thickens the soup without sticking to the pan.
Flour soup is made in Turkey, where un çorbası has many home-style versions, but flour-thickened soups are not exclusive to Turkish cooking. Turkish recipes often begin by toasting flour and may use stock, milk, garlic, mint, or pepper.
Crusty bread, a crisp salad, or roasted vegetables pair well with flour soup. For a fuller meal, serve it before grilled chicken or beans; something tangy on the side balances the soup’s mild, smooth flavor.
Flour soup keeps for about 3 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. It thickens as it sits, so stir in a little water while reheating and warm it thoroughly over medium-low heat.
Yes, you can freeze flour soup, but its texture may become grainy or separate after thawing. Freeze it in portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat slowly while whisking; add a little water if it has become too thick.
Toast the flour in butter or oil until it smells nutty and loses its raw, dusty aroma before adding liquid. Keep the heat moderate so it browns gently without burning, then simmer the soup long enough for the flour flavor to cook through.
Yes, flour soup can be made with olive oil or another cooking oil instead of butter. The flavor will be less rich, but the flour still thickens the soup; toast it gently and whisk in the liquid gradually for a smooth result.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.