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Traditional Turkish soup with chicken, rice, lemon, and egg
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Yuksul soup (240 g) has 139 calories. That works out to 58 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.1 g of carbs, 7.7 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 5.3 µg of Biotin covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
139
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
16.1g
· 6% DV
Protein
7.7g
· 15% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 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 49% · Protein 23% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 139 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.96 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 816 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% |
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 | 139 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 191 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 203 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 232 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 58 calories per 100 g.
Yuksul soup is a Turkish chicken-and-rice soup finished with lemon and egg. The egg-lemon mixture is stirred in as a tempering, giving the broth a silky texture and a bright, tangy taste.
To prevent curdling in Yuksul soup, whisk a little hot broth into the beaten egg and lemon first. Pour this warmed mixture slowly into the pot while stirring, and avoid bringing the soup back to a boil.
Yes, leftover cooked chicken works well in Yuksul soup. Add it after the rice has cooked in stock so the meat warms through without becoming dry; use chicken stock to keep the broth flavorful.
Short- or medium-grain white rice gives Yuksul soup a soft, slightly thick texture, while long-grain rice tends to stay more separate. Rinse the rice first if you want a clearer broth and less surface starch.
Yuksul soup thickens as the rice absorbs broth while resting, especially after refrigeration. Stir in a splash of hot water or chicken stock when reheating, then adjust the seasoning before serving.
Store Yuksul soup in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within three to four days. Cool it promptly after cooking; reheat only the portion you plan to serve and heat it thoroughly.
Yes, but Yuksul soup freezes best before the egg-and-lemon tempering is added, since that mixture can separate after thawing. Freeze the chicken-and-rice base, thaw it safely, reheat it, then stir in fresh tempering.
Yuksul soup can be served as a first course or a light meal with bread and a simple salad. Since it already has a lemony finish, mild side dishes complement it without overwhelming the broth.
Yes, you can make Yuksul soup without lemon, but it will lose the bright acidity that balances the chicken and rice. If leaving it out, add the egg gently and season the broth to taste.
Not necessarily. Yuksul soup, as described in Turkish home cooking, uses chicken, rice, lemon, and egg; Turkish wedding soups vary by region and may use different ingredients, such as small dumplings or chickpeas.
Vitamins
Biotin
5.28µg · 18% DV
B12
0.31µg · 13% DV
B5
0.65mg · 13% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
816mg · 35% DV
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
91mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
180mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yuksul soup is a traditional Turkish chicken soup made with rice and finished with a lemon-and-egg mixture, which gives the broth a gently thickened texture and a bright, tangy taste. Tender rice and pieces of chicken make it more substantial than a plain broth, while its flavour remains delicate.
In Turkey, it is usually served hot as a first course or as a simple home-cooked meal, especially in cooler weather. A squeeze of extra lemon and some bread alongside suit it well. It is relatively light, with 58 calories per 100 g, and provides a modest amount of protein. For a lighter bowl, use plenty of broth and keep the rice portion restrained.
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 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
0.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.