Chicken Soup with Trahana (Homemade Dried Pasta)

Name: Chicken Soup with Trahana (Homemade Dried Pasta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium onions, small dice; 6 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 gallon chicken stock; 1 recipe trahana, recipe follows; 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed; 1 1/2 cups yogurt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 1/4 pounds cracked bulgur wheat; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup semolina; 13 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/2 tablespoons gray salt** and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, small dice
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 gallon chicken stock
1 recipe trahana, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
1 1/2 cups yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/4 pounds cracked bulgur wheat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup semolina
13 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 tablespoons gray salt** and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Heat a little olive oil in a pot and saute the onions and garlic.
2
Cook until onions are translucent.
3
Add into chicken broth and bring to a boil.
4
Add trahana and cook until tender.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Serve with garlic toast.
7
Combine in a large bowl, the milk, yogurt, and lemon.
8
Cover it and let stand overnight to sour.
9
Next day, in large pot mix the bulgur, flour, and semolina in a bowl and blend in the soured milk-yogurt mixture and eggs.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Let sit for 20 minutes.
14
Place large spoonfuls of the mixture on a baking sheet and place in an oven preheated to 150 degrees and let dry for 8 hours.
15
When dry, place in a food processor and pulse to break into pebbles.
16
Store in jars in a dry cool place.
17
Use like rice and pasta and in soups.
18
**Gray salt is a raw, wet salt that can be found at gourmet shops.
19
To use gray salt, lay it out on a sheet pan and dry it out in a 350 degree oven and then grind it.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium onions, small dice, 6 cloves of garlic, minced, 1 gallon chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup with Trahana (Homemade Dried Pasta) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!