Toyga Soup

Name: Toyga Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked hulled wheat; 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained; 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp dried mint

A comforting yogurt soup packed with tender cooked wheat and chickpeas, finished with a warm infused mint butter.

40 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup cooked hulled wheat
1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained
2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
1 egg yolk, beaten
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp dried mint

Instructions

1

In a pot, combine 1 cup cooked hulled wheat, 1 cup drained cooked chickpeas, and 4 cups water, then bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, 1 beaten egg yolk, and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour until smooth.
3

Ladle a cup of hot liquid from the pot into the yogurt mixture while whisking constantly to temper it.
4

Slowly pour the tempered mixture back into the pot, stirring continuously until the soup thickens and reaches a gentle simmer.
5

Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp salt.
6

In a small skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat, stir in 1 tbsp dried mint for 30 seconds until fragrant, then drizzle over the soup before serving.

Questions

Can I make Toyga Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Toyga Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Toyga Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Toyga Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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