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Traditional Turkish head & foot soup, homemade without flour, rich in collagen and protein.
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Homemade flourless head & foot soup (250 g) has 188 calories. That works out to 75 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.8 g of carbs, 21.3 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 3 µg of B12 covers 125% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
188
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
1.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
21.3g
· 43% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 4% · Protein 46% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 188 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.25 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 850 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% |
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 | 188 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 225 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 375 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 1000 g | 750 kcal |
Calculated from 75 calories per 100 g.
Homemade flourless head & foot soup is a Turkish soup made by slowly cooking the head and feet of an animal, usually lamb or veal, and serving the meat in its broth. It gets its body from gelatin released during cooking, not flour.
To make homemade flourless head & foot soup, simmer thoroughly cleaned head and feet until tender, remove the meat from the bones, then return it to the strained broth. Season the bowl with garlic and vinegar if desired; no flour thickener is needed.
Homemade flourless head & foot soup can set like jelly because collagen from the bones, skin, and connective tissue turns into gelatin during cooking. This is normal; warming the soup loosens the gel and makes it liquid again.
Homemade flourless head & foot soup has a rich, savory broth and tender meat, with a distinctive flavor from the head and feet. Garlic, vinegar, or lemon can brighten the taste and balance its richness.
Homemade flourless head & foot soup is made from meat and connective tissue from the head and feet, while tripe soup uses the stomach lining. They are different Turkish soups, even though both are often served with garlic and vinegar.
Homemade flourless head & foot soup is commonly served hot with garlic vinegar, lemon, or chili flakes on the side. Bread is a frequent accompaniment, but the condiments are best added to each bowl so everyone can adjust the flavor.
For clearer homemade flourless head & foot soup, clean and rinse the pieces carefully, discard the first boiling water, then simmer gently in fresh water. Skim foam from the surface and strain the finished broth before adding the meat back.
Yes, a pressure cooker can make homemade flourless head & foot soup more quickly by helping the head and feet become tender. Cooking time varies with the cut and cooker, so check that the meat separates easily from the bones.
Keep homemade flourless head & foot soup in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Cool and refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving the pot out; freeze portions if you need to keep them longer.
Yes, homemade flourless head & foot soup contains gelatin formed from collagen in the connective tissue during cooking. It contributes protein, but eating the soup has not been shown to treat joint conditions or guarantee a specific skin or joint benefit.
Vitamins
B12
3µg · 125% DV
B2
0.3mg · 23% DV
B5
1.13mg · 23% DV
Biotin
6.25µg · 21% DV
Minerals
Sodium
850mg · 37% DV
Zinc
3mg · 27% DV
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
163mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
225mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade flourless head & foot soup is a traditional Turkish soup made by slowly simmering a sheep’s or calf’s head and feet, then returning the picked meat and strained cooking liquid to the pot. It is left unthickened with flour, and its broth can set to a gently gelatinous texture as it cools.
Served piping hot, it has a deep, savoury flavour and a rich mouthfeel. In Turkey, it is commonly finished with garlic vinegar, lemon or chilli; Turkish restaurants abroad often serve it the same way, with bread on the side. It is protein-rich, with 8.5 g per 100 g. For a lighter bowl, skim off some of the fat and brighten the broth with lemon and garlic.
High
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.