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Protein and fiber-rich traditional Turkish soup
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Vicdan Soup (220 g) has 143 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.7 g of carbs, 7 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 4.8 g of fiber. Its 704 mg of Sodium covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Vicdan Soup is a Turkish home-style soup made with lentils and vegetables. Recipes can vary from kitchen to kitchen; it is often thick, reddish-orange and finished with chopped fresh herbs.
Serve it hot, with bread for a simple lunch or supper, or start a larger meal with a bowl. A squeeze of lemon brightens its mellow, earthy flavour. Lentils give Vicdan Soup plant protein and fibre, making it a filling choice without needing a rich accompaniment. For a lighter version, keep the added oil modest and let herbs and lemon bring extra flavour.
Selected: 100 g
65
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8.5g
· 3% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
1.6g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 21% · Fat 23%
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
320mg · 14% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
13mg · 3% DV
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.
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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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
✓ 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
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.3:1).
Vicdan Soup is a Turkish lentil-and-vegetable soup, usually served thick and sometimes left slightly chunky. Recipes under this name can vary, so the vegetables, seasonings and final texture are not fixed.
Not necessarily. Vicdan Soup is made with lentils, but there is no single standard recipe that separates it from every Turkish lentil soup; versions may differ in their vegetables, seasonings and texture.
Lentils and vegetables are the defining ingredients in Vicdan Soup. Onion, carrot, tomato or tomato paste and spices are common additions, but the exact combination varies between recipes rather than following one fixed ingredient list.
To make Vicdan Soup, simmer lentils with chopped vegetables and seasoning until everything is tender. Blend some or all of the soup for a smoother, thicker result, or leave it partly unblended for a more textured bowl.
There is no widely established regional origin for Vicdan Soup. Recipes are shared under this name, but the name alone does not reliably identify a particular Turkish city or region.
The reason for the name Vicdan Soup is not firmly documented. Without a reliable source tying the name to a specific story or tradition, its meaning should not be presented as a confirmed historical explanation.
Vicdan Soup can be made without meat, but some recipes may use meat stock. To keep a batch meat-free, cook the lentils and vegetables in water or vegetable stock instead.
Vicdan Soup tastes earthy from the lentils, with sweetness from cooked vegetables and savory notes from its seasonings. Tomato or tomato paste can give it a more pronounced, reddish flavor; the spice level depends on the recipe.
Serve Vicdan Soup with crusty bread, a fresh salad or yogurt for a simple meal. A squeeze of lemon can brighten the lentil flavor, while flatbread makes it easy to serve as part of a Turkish-style table.
Yes, Vicdan Soup freezes well. Let it cool, portion it into freezer-safe containers and thaw it before reheating; stir as it warms, adding a little water if the lentils have made it thicker.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.