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Turkish Walnut Soup

Name: Turkish Walnut Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
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; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 cup chopped cilantro

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There are a few countries that claim to be the birthplace of walnut soup, and countless variations and recipes. This particular version is Turkish, and it's one of my favorite autumn soups to make. I've specified vegetable stock in the recipe, although it's worth noting that I've used chicken stock in the past.

Recipe by antifreez

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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
½ cup plain yogurt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

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.
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.
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.
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 Facts (per serving)

256	Calories
21g	Fat
14g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 302mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 6mg	28%
Calcium 110mg	8%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 363mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.