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A hearty traditional Turkish soup made with fine bulgur düğürcük and meat.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Meaty düğürcük soup (250 g) has 190 calories. That works out to 76 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.3 g of carbs, 11.5 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 47% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
190
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
23.3g
· 8% DV
Protein
11.5g
· 23% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 24% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% |
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 | 190 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 21 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 266 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 450 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra large) | 750 g | 570 kcal |
Calculated from 76 calories per 100 g.
Meaty düğürcük soup is a traditional Turkish soup made with meat and düğürcük, a fine-grained form of bulgur. The small grains cook in the broth and give the soup a hearty, thick texture.
Meaty düğürcük soup is made by simmering small pieces of meat until tender, then adding fine bulgur düğürcük and broth. Cook until the grains soften and the soup thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Düğürcük is a regional Turkish name for fine bulgur. In meaty düğürcük soup, its small grains absorb broth quickly, which gives the dish a thicker consistency than soups made with coarser bulgur.
Meaty düğürcük soup is commonly made with diced lamb or beef. Lamb gives the broth a richer, more distinctive flavor, while beef has a milder taste; either works well when simmered until tender.
Meaty düğürcük soup belongs to Turkey’s home-cooking tradition, where fine bulgur is used in filling soups. Düğürcük is a regional ingredient name, and household recipes vary, so the soup is not best attributed to just one place.
Meaty düğürcük soup is a type of Turkish bulgur soup, but it specifically uses fine düğürcük and includes meat. Coarser bulgur varieties produce a different texture and may need longer cooking.
Meaty düğürcük soup thickens because the fine bulgur absorbs liquid and releases starch as it cooks. Stir in a little hot water or broth if it becomes thicker than you like, especially when reheating.
Meaty düğürcük soup pairs well with a crisp salad, yogurt, or pickles. Since the soup is filling, a light side and bread are usually enough for a simple meal.
Yes, you can freeze meaty düğürcük soup, although the bulgur may soften and make it thicker after thawing. Freeze it in portions, then reheat thoroughly and loosen the texture with hot water or broth.
Meaty düğürcük soup keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you need, stirring well and adding hot liquid if the bulgur has thickened it.
Vitamins
B12
1.13µg · 47% DV
B3
2.75mg · 17% DV
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Sodium
625mg · 27% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
153mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
313mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meaty düğürcük soup is a traditional Turkish soup made with düğürcük, finely cracked bulgur, cooked in broth with meat. Home recipes may also include onion, tomato paste and seasonings, and the finished soup can be fairly substantial rather than thin.
It is served hot, often as a warming first course or a simple meal, with bread alongside. Its bulgur contributes carbohydrates and some fibre, while the meat adds protein; a 100 g portion has 4.6 g of protein. For a lighter bowl, use lean meat and go easy on the oil, or serve it with a fresh salad.
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.
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
2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.