Barley Wheat Soup Recipe

Barley wheat soup is a popular and nutritious soup of Turkish cuisine. It is especially preferred as a hot starter in winter months.
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🥣 Barley Wheat Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

Barley wheat soup is a popular and nutritious soup of Turkish cuisine. It is especially preferred as a hot starter in the winter months. Here is a barley wheat soup recipe that you can easily make at home:

⏱️ Preparation Time: 20 minutes

🍲 Cooking Time: 1 hour

👥 Servings: 6 People

📋 Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley wheat (wheat for pudding)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups broth or water
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Mint (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

👨‍🍳 Preparation

  1. Boil the Wheat: Soak the barley wheat in cold water overnight. Drain and boil in plenty of water the next day. (Approximately 30-35 minutes.)

  2. Fry the Onion: Put the butter and olive oil in the pot. Add the onion and fry until it turns pink.

  3. Add the Tomato Paste: Add the tomato paste, fry for 1-2 minutes until the smell comes out.

  4. Add the Wheat and Water: Put the boiled wheat in the pot. Add 6 cups of hot broth (or water) on it.

  5. When it boils, add the spices: After it starts to boil, add salt, black pepper and mint-red pepper flakes if desired.

  6. Cook on Low Heat: Simmer the soup on low heat for 20-25 minutes. Turn off the heat when the wheat is completely soft.

💡 Serving Suggestion

Serve hot. You can sprinkle some hot butter with some mint on top. It goes very well with crusty bread.