In Greece, Lent is the time of the year when no animal products are allowed. On very specific days, olive oil is also not to be consumed. This is where tahini comes in. Made from pure sesame seeds, tahini offers depth and flavour to any dish, proudly replacing butter, olive oil and any other type of fat. Apart from spreading it on toast (tahini and honey or grape molasses make for an excellent breakfast!) It can be used in dressings and sauces, added to your stews, and, as in today’s recipe: in hearty soups.
Today’s recipe is a traditional Greek soup, called tahinosoupa (literally meaning tahini soup). It is traditionally consumed during Lent, but we particularly love making it during this time of the year, when it’s cold outside and we are in need of some comfort.
The taste is rich and unique, nutty and lemony. For some, it may even be unusual. Give it a try and we promise you, you won’t get disappointed.
