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Traditional Turkish yogurt soup with rice and mint
In season: Spring · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Yayla soup with rice (240 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 54 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.2 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 124.8 mg of Phosphorus covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
130
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
18.2g
· 7% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 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 57% · Protein 16% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 552 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 | 130 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 bottle (mini) | 100 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 97 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 178 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 270 kcal |
Calculated from 54 calories per 100 g.
Yayla soup with rice is a Turkish yogurt soup made with rice and usually a flour-and-egg mixture to give it body. It is commonly finished with dried mint, often heated in butter, and served as a warm starter or light meal.
To make Yayla soup with rice, simmer rice in water or stock until tender, then gradually stir in a tempered mixture of yogurt, flour, and usually egg. Keep the heat gentle and stir as it cooks; finish with mint and, if you like, butter.
Temper the yogurt mixture before adding it to Yayla soup with rice. Whisk a little hot broth into the yogurt, flour, and egg mixture gradually, then pour it into the pot while stirring. Avoid a hard boil once the yogurt is in.
Yayla soup with rice typically contains yogurt, rice, water or stock, and flour; many recipes also use an egg in the yogurt mixture. Dried mint is the classic seasoning, while butter and red pepper flakes are common toppings.
Yayla soup with rice is usually served warm, rather than chilled. Let it cool briefly after cooking so it is comfortable to eat, and stir before serving because the rice can settle and the soup can thicken as it stands.
Yes, you can use cooked leftover rice in Yayla soup with rice. Add it after the yogurt base has been prepared and heat gently until warmed through; adding it too early or simmering it for a long time can make the grains mushy.
Yayla soup with rice pairs well with flatbread, a simple salad, or a vegetable dish. Since the soup is creamy and includes rice, a fresh, lightly dressed side makes a balanced accompaniment without making the meal feel too heavy.
Yes, Yayla soup with rice can be made without egg. The egg helps the yogurt mixture hold together, but flour can still provide body; temper the yogurt mixture carefully and cook the soup gently while stirring to reduce the risk of curdling.
Yayla soup with rice keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when stored covered and chilled promptly after cooking. Reheat only the portion you need over low heat, stirring often; a vigorous boil can make the yogurt separate.
You can freeze Yayla soup with rice, but its texture may change: the yogurt can separate and the rice may become soft after thawing. For a better result, thaw it slowly and warm it gently while stirring, or make it fresh when possible.
Vitamins
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
B12
0.31µg · 13% DV
B5
0.55mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
552mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
125mg · 18% DV
Calcium
149mg · 15% DV
Selenium
5.52µg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yayla soup with rice is a Turkish home-style soup made by simmering rice in a tangy yogurt base, usually finished with dried mint and sometimes a buttery pepper topping. Its thickness varies: some cooks keep it brothy, while others serve it creamy and substantial.
In Turkey, it is commonly served warm as a first course with lunch or dinner, and may be topped with extra mint or red pepper. Outside Turkey, it makes a comforting light meal or starter, especially alongside bread or a crisp salad. The yogurt contributes some protein, while rice provides most of the carbohydrates; for a lighter bowl, use less butter in the topping.
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 3
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
✓ 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
2.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.