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Yayla Çorbası

A comforting Turkish yogurt soup cooked with tender rice and finished with a sizzling dried mint and butter drizzle.

30 minMediumServes 4190 cal/serving

TurkishSoupStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup white rice, rinsed
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp dried mint
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a pot, combine 4 cups water and 1/3 cup rinsed white rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tbsp all-purpose flour until smooth.

  3. 3

    Slowly whisk 1 cup of hot broth from the pot into the yogurt mixture to temper it, then pour it back into the pot while stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes without boiling, stirring frequently.

  5. 5

    In a small skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat, stir in 1 tbsp dried mint and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and sizzle for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Stir 1 tsp salt into the soup, ladle into bowls, and drizzle with the mint butter.

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Questions

What is Yayla Çorbası?

A comforting Turkish yogurt soup cooked with tender rice and finished with a sizzling dried mint and butter drizzle. This reference files it under Turkish soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Yayla Çorbası?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (15 minutes): "In a pot, combine 4 cups water and 1/3 cup rinsed white rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until tender."

Is Yayla Çorbası spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Yayla Çorbası comes from 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Yayla Çorbası dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Yayla Çorbası is 1 cup plain 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.

Is Yayla Çorbası vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 egg yolk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan soup collection.

Does Yayla Çorbası contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg yolk. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Yayla Çorbası keep?

Refrigerate Yayla Çorbası for 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. The rice will go on swelling in the broth; for the best texture on day two, store that part separately or cook it fresh.

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