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Silken Turkish Yogurt Soup with Mint and Garlic

Name: Silken Turkish Yogurt Soup with Mint and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 3 cups plain full-fat yogurt; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons dried mint; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Fresh mint leaves; Drizzle of olive oil

This delightful Turkish soup marries the smoothness of yogurt with vibrant mint and the subtle warmth of garlic for a comforting bowl that's perfect for any meal.

4.2(211 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 30, 2025

Silken Turkish Yogurt Soup with Mint and Garlic — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Yogurt Base

For the Flavors

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 192 kcal
Protein: 8.75 g
Carbs: 14.5 g
Fat: 11.88 g
Fiber: 0.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 767 kcal
Protein: 35 g
Carbs: 58 g
Fat: 47.5 g
Fiber: 2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 cups plain full-fat yogurt	435	24	36	24	0
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth	20	2	2	0	0
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour	56	2	12	0	0
1 large egg	70	6	1	5	0
3 cloves garlic, minced	13	0	3	0	0
2 tablespoons dried mint	10	1	3	0	2
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
Salt, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper, to taste	2	0	1	0	0
Fresh mint leaves	1	0	0	0	0
Drizzle of olive oil	40	0	0	4.5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Yogurt Mixture

1
Combine yogurt, flour, and egg
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, flour, and egg until smooth.
2
Add broth gradually
Gradually add in the chicken or vegetable broth while continuing to whisk, ensuring no lumps form.
Tip: Whisk continuously when adding broth to prevent curdling.

Preparing the Garlic & Mint Mixture

1
Heat oil
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Sauté garlic
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute.
3
Add mint
Remove from heat and stir in the dried mint.

How to Make Silken Turkish Yogurt Soup with Mint and Garlic

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Combining the Mixtures
Slowly stir the yogurt mixture into a pot over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until it begins to thicken.
2
Adding Flavors
Stir in the garlic and mint mixture, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3
Final Touch
Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.