Cornelian Cherry Tarhana Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp cornelian cherry tarhana
• 4 cups cold water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp butterInstead: olive oil
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried mint
• 0.5 tsp salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Whisk the cornelian cherry tarhana with cold water in a pot until smooth.

2. 2

   Turn on medium heat and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.

3. 3

   In a separate pan, melt butter, add crushed garlic and tomato paste, and sauté until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the prepared sauce to the boiling soup.

5. 5

   Add salt and mint, cook for another 5 minutes on low heat, then serve.

Note. If the consistency of your soup is too thick, you can thin it by adding a little more hot water.