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Traditional Anatolian soup made with lamb
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Tandır Soup (250 g) has 188 calories. That works out to 75 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 13 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Tandır Soup is a traditional Anatolian lamb soup, named for the tandır oven in which the meat is slowly cooked. The lamb and its savoury cooking liquid form the base; recipes vary by region, sometimes using grains or pulses to make the broth more substantial. It is served hot, either as a first course or as a simple, filling meal, often with bread for dipping. A little lemon can brighten its rich, meaty flavour. The lamb contributes protein—about 5.2 g per 100 g—while the soup’s fat content depends on the cut and how it is prepared. For a lighter bowl, skim excess fat from the surface and pair it with salad rather than extra bread.
Selected: 100 g
75
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% 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 27% · Protein 29% · Fat 44%
Vitamins
B12
0.35µg · 15% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B3
1.1mg · 7% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
290mg · 13% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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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
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Tandır Soup has a savory, lamb-rich flavor from its meat and broth. Its exact taste and texture vary by recipe, especially when grains, pulses, or regional seasonings are added.
Yes, cooked leftover lamb works in Tandır Soup. Add it to the simmering broth later in the process so it heats through without becoming dry or falling apart too much.
Tandır Soup can be either brothy or fairly hearty, depending on the recipe. Grains or pulses absorb liquid and make it thicker, so add extra broth or water when reheating if needed.
Sometimes: chickpeas appear in some versions of Tandır Soup, but they are not essential to every recipe. Other cooks use wheat or different pulses, so the ingredients depend on the regional or household recipe.
Yes, a slow cooker can tenderize the lamb for Tandır Soup. Cook the meat with broth until tender, then add any grains or pulses according to their cooking time so they do not turn mushy.
Reheat Tandır Soup gently in a covered saucepan with a splash of water or broth. Stir occasionally and stop once it is steaming hot; prolonged boiling can make the lamb tough and the soup overly thick.
Crusty bread or flatbread goes well with Tandır Soup because it is useful for soaking up the lamb broth. A simple side salad can add a fresh contrast to the rich soup.
Yes, boneless lamb can be used in Tandır Soup. Bone-in pieces often give the broth a fuller flavor, but boneless lamb still works well when simmered until tender in a well-seasoned broth.
Tandır Soup thickens when grains or pulses absorb broth, especially as it cools or sits in the refrigerator. Stir in a little water or stock while reheating until it reaches the consistency you want.
Yes, freeze Tandır Soup in airtight, meal-sized containers after it has cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat gently; grain-based versions may need extra broth because freezing can change their texture.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.