Ayran Aşı Soup Recipe

🥣 Ayran Aşı Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat (for aşure)
• 1 teacup chickpeas (pre-boiled)
• 2 cups yogurt
• 4 cups cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5-6 sprigs of fresh mint (or 1 teaspoon dried mint)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional) for)

Preparation

1. Boil the wheat: Soak the wheat overnight or boil it in hot water. Cook until soft, drain and let it cool.

2. Prepare the chickpeas: Also boil the chickpeas in advance and drain them. Leave them aside to cool.

3. Beat the yogurt: In a large bowl, beat the yogurt and cold water well. It should be the consistency of ayran. Add salt.

4. Mix the ingredients: Add the boiled wheat and chickpeas to the yogurt mixture. Mix well.

5. Prepare the mint: Fresh mint can be chopped and added. If you are going to use dried mint, you can lightly fry it in olive oil and add it to the soup.

6. Serve cold: Serve ice cold. You can serve it with a few ice cubes if desired.

Notes

• A refreshing and filling option for summer tables.
• The ingredients should be cold so that the yogurt does not curdle.
• For a gluten-free version, you can try quinoa or buckwheat instead of wheat.