{"id":"recipe_164c4cf980","slug":"trahanas-soup-trachanosoupa","title":"Trahanas Soup (Trachanósoupa)","description":"A comforting, traditional Greek soup made with trahanas, a unique fermented grain product. This soup is creamy, tangy, and perfect for cold nights.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"200g sour trahanas","name":"Trahanas","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"sour","notes":"can use sweet trahanas if preferred","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1.5 liters vegetable or chicken broth","name":"Vegetable Broth","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.6,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"can substitute with water and a bouillon cube","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"extra virgin","notes":"","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"100g crumbled feta cheese","name":"Feta cheese","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"crumbled","notes":"for serving","group":"Garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, bring the broth (1.5 l / 1.6 qt) and olive oil to a gentle boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the broth and olive oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Gradually add the trahanas while stirring constantly to prevent clumping.","group":"Cooking","title":"Gradually add the trahanas while stirring constantly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the trahanas is soft and the soup has thickened. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low and simmer","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Season with salt and black pepper to taste.","group":"Finalizing","title":"Season with salt and black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finalizing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat. Serve hot in bowls, topped with crumbled feta cheese.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditional trahanas can be 'sour' (made with fermented milk/yogurt) or 'sweet' (made with fresh milk). Sour trahanas is most common for this soup style. For extra richness, whisk an egg with a little lemon juice and stir it in at the very end.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large pot","wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegetarian","mediterranean"],"allergens":["wheat","milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"l","note":"approximate volume"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup thickens significantly as it cools. When reheating, add a splash of water or broth to reach the desired consistency."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding liquid as needed."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_164c4cf980%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2d6ac418-9d46-43af-8c90-1902513a5d57","imageAlt":"Trahanas Soup (Trachanósoupa) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["soup","greek","comfort food","trahanas","mediterranean","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Trahanas Soup (Trachanósoupa)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:24:02.462Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:24:02.462Z","related":[{"id":"tarhana_corbas_81bc64623a","slug":"tarhana-soup-tarhana-corbas","title":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası)","description":"A traditional, nutrient-dense Turkish soup made from fermented and dried tarhana powder, simmered with garlic, tomato paste, and aromatic dried mint.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftarhana_corbas_81bc64623a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b0ff29b3-56e3-4901-a7f1-2e1ed2d57f6c","imageAlt":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası) — recipe cover","tags":["soup","turkish","fermented","probiotic","mediterranean","healthy","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":7},{"id":"recipe_41d1f7440b","slug":"avgolemono-greek-lemon-egg-soup","title":"Avgolemono (Greek Lemon-Egg Soup)","description":"A silky, creamy, and bright Mediterranean classic. 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