4 hours before cooking the soup place the trahana in a bowl and cover with water to soften, about 2000ml, extra from the water used in the cooking.

Set a large pot over high heat, add the water/broth and bring to a boil. Add the softened trahana with its water, bring again to a boil and simmer with the lid on for about 25 minutes and until cooked while stirring occasionally. Lightly fry the Halloumi and add in the pot along with the salt and pepper. Cook for further 5 minutes. Taste and pour the lemon juice if needed and serve.