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Traditional Turkish soup with yogurt and rice, light and refreshing
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Yogurt Soup with Rice (250 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 55 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.5 g of carbs, 5.5 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 450 mg of Sodium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Yogurt Soup with Rice is a familiar Turkish home-style soup, made by simmering rice and gently combining it with yogurt; some recipes also use egg or flour to help give the broth a smooth body. Dried mint is common, and a little butter is often poured over the top just before serving.
Its texture is creamy but light, with a gentle tang from the yogurt and a fresh herbal aroma. In Turkey it is served warm as a first course at lunch or dinner, though it can also be enjoyed cooler in hot weather. Rice provides most of its carbohydrates, while yogurt contributes some protein, making it a relatively light, comforting bowl rather than a rich meal. Pair it with a crisp salad and bread, or use less butter for a lighter finish.
Selected: 100 g
55
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
1.3g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 17% · Fat 21%
Vitamins
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
Calcium
65mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
52mg · 7% DV
Iodine
7µg · 5% 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.
To burn the 55 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Yogurt soup with rice is a Turkish soup made by combining cooked rice with a yogurt-based broth, often thickened with flour and sometimes egg. Dried mint and melted butter are common toppings, giving it a tangy, savory flavor.
Temper the yogurt mixture before adding it to yogurt soup with rice: whisk in a little hot broth gradually, then pour it into the pot while stirring. Keep the soup at a gentle simmer rather than letting it boil hard.
Yogurt soup with rice is usually served warm in Turkey. Some people enjoy a chilled version in hot weather, but the rice absorbs liquid as the soup cools, so stir it well and loosen it with a little water before serving.
Yes, yogurt soup with rice can be made without eggs. Many recipes use egg in the yogurt mixture to help bind and thicken it, but whisking the yogurt thoroughly with flour and tempering it carefully also helps produce a smooth soup.
Yogurt soup with rice is associated with Turkish home cooking and is commonly known as pirinçli yayla çorbası. Yayla soup has regional and household variations, but yogurt, rice, and mint are characteristic ingredients in this version.
For a variation on yogurt soup with rice, you can use cooked barley or small pasta, though the texture and cooking time will change. Add the substitute according to its cooking needs so it does not become over-soft while the yogurt broth simmers.
Yogurt soup with rice pairs well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad and bread. In a Turkish-style meal, it can be served as a starter before a main dish, with dried mint and butter added just before serving.
Yogurt soup with rice keeps for about 2 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. The rice thickens the soup as it sits, so stir in a little water when reheating it gently over low heat.
Freezing yogurt soup with rice is not ideal because the yogurt may separate when thawed and the rice can turn mushy. For better texture, refrigerate leftovers for a short time and reheat them gently instead.
Yes, you can make yogurt soup with rice lighter by using less butter in the mint topping and skipping a heavy garnish. Keep the yogurt mixture smooth and heat the soup gently; very lean yogurt may make the texture thinner or less creamy.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.