Turkish Walnut Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shelled walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 shallots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 oranges, zested and juiced
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Roast the walnuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat, and pour walnuts onto a cutting board to cool slightly; coarsely chop the nuts.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the shallots and garlic; cook and stir until the shallots have softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped walnuts, orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon, and boil for 1 minute.
  3. Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor with 1 cup of vegetable stock. Return the soup to the saucepan and pour in the remaining 3 cups of vegetable stock.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the yogurt, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

717 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.5g 33% DV
Total Fat 47.9g 61% DV
Carbs 70.9g 26% DV
Fiber 22.1g 79% DV
Sugar 17.2g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9908.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1853.3mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 89mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 160.2mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 677.5mg 52% DV
Iron 16mg 89% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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