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Traditional Turkish soup with yogurt, rice, and meat
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Meat Yayla Soup (240 g) has 180 calories. That works out to 75 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 10.1 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.7 µg of B12 covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
180
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
20.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
10.1g
· 20% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 23% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.88 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 648 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% |
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 | 180 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra small) | 100 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 188 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 225 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 375 kcal |
Calculated from 75 calories per 100 g.
Meat yayla soup is made with yogurt, rice, and pieces of cooked meat, usually finished with dried mint and butter. Many recipes also use flour and egg in the yogurt mixture to give the soup a smooth, creamy consistency.
To make meat yayla soup, cook rice and tender pieces of meat in broth, then stir in a yogurt-based mixture that has been gently warmed with some hot broth. Finish with mint briefly sizzled in butter.
Yes, meat yayla soup can be made with either lamb or beef. Choose a tender cut, cook it until soft, and add the meat along with some of its cooking broth so the soup has a rich, savory base.
The yogurt can split in meat yayla soup when it meets very hot broth too quickly or the finished soup boils hard. Whisk hot broth into the yogurt mixture gradually, stir it into the pot, and keep the heat low afterward.
Meat yayla soup is a meat-containing variation of Turkish yayla soup, not quite the same as the usual meat-free version. Both center on yogurt and rice, but this version includes cooked meat and makes a more substantial bowl.
Meat yayla soup comes from Turkish home cooking and is a variation of yayla soup, a familiar yogurt-based Turkish dish. Recipes differ between households, particularly in the choice of meat and whether the yogurt mixture includes egg.
Yes, meat yayla soup can be made without egg. Egg is used in some yogurt mixtures to help enrich and stabilize the soup, but yogurt and flour can also form the base; warm the mixture gradually before adding it.
Meat yayla soup pairs well with crusty bread and a simple salad. Since it already contains rice, yogurt, and meat, a fresh, lightly dressed side is often a better match than another rich or filling dish.
Reheat meat yayla soup gently in a saucepan over low heat, stirring often, and avoid letting it boil. If it has thickened in the refrigerator, loosen it with a small splash of water or broth as it warms.
You can freeze meat yayla soup, but the yogurt may separate and turn grainy after thawing. For a smoother result, freeze the cooked meat-and-rice base and add freshly prepared yogurt mixture after thawing and reheating it.
Vitamins
B12
0.72µg · 30% DV
Biotin
5.28µg · 18% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Sodium
648mg · 28% DV
Phosphorus
132mg · 19% DV
Zinc
1.44mg · 13% DV
Calcium
125mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
264mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meat Yayla Soup is a Turkish take on yayla soup, a home-style dish of rice simmered in a yogurt-based broth and finished with meat. Mint and often a little butter bring the familiar savoury aroma; recipes vary from kitchen to kitchen.
Its creamy, gently tangy broth contrasts with tender rice and small pieces of meat. In Turkey it is served hot as a first course or a light meal, often with bread; elsewhere, it fits just as naturally into a simple lunch or supper. The combination of protein from the meat and yogurt with rice makes it more substantial than a plain broth. Pair it with a crisp salad, or use less butter for 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
— 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
2.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.