FULL RECIPE FOR THE TARHANA SOUPIngredients:2 cups Tarhana (Homemade Soup Mix) *8-9 cups water (based on your preference for the consistency) **1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup pepper (or tomato) paste1 tbsp saltFor the sauce (optional):100 g butter1 tbsp dry mint8-10 spiced bread croton(*) Find Tarhana recipe on YouTube Fairies Cuisine: Homemade Turkish Food Recipes(**) You can also use same amount of milk if you prefer a creamy taste Directions:Tarhana is a traditional soup-mix that is prepared in autumn when the vegetables mature with rich taste and lots of nutritionProperly prepared Tarhana soup-mix can be stored for a couple of years and it makes the easiest nutrition-rich winter soupPREPARATIONSoak 1 cup of Tarhana mix in 1 cup of drinking water for 10-12 minutesSoaking will help to dissolve the dry mix and avoid getting lumps in the soup(Although, you could add the dry mix directly into the pot as well)COOKINGPour 1/3 cup of olive oil into a deep potAdd 1/3 cup of pepper paste and stir for 1-2 minutes on medium heatAdd the dissolved Tarhana mix and continue stirringAdd remaining 7 cups of drinking water and 1 tbsp of saltTry eliminating the lumps by whisking or blending for a couple of minutes before the soup boilsThen, slowly stir the smooth mixture until it boilsOnce the boiling begins, lower the heat to the minimum settingBoil for 5 minutes and turn off the stoveMINT SAUCEWhile the Tarhana Soup is simmering, prepare a mint sauce to enhance its flavourMelt 100 g of butter in a saucepan and stir in 1 tbsp of dried mintImmediately drizzle some of the sauce onto a plate or the pot of TarhanaSERVINGWinter is a time for being home with warm, cozy, and charming gatheringsTarhana soup is a spoonful of savour and nutrition, perfect for long and chill winter days and nightServe it hot and plainOr increase the dose of satisfaction even more by adding mint sauce, croutons, or cream based on your moodIts hot and thick consistency will give cozy and notable memories for you and your loving family!Enjoy!For MORE recipes and detailed directions please visit, SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Fairies Cuisine; Homemade Turkish Food Recipes on YouTube, link below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiZuIwEqdDQrXXlFU82WRMw