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Turkish Yogurt Soup
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
Yayla Çorbası is a classic comfort dish in Turkey. The soup is smooth, creamy, and tangy with a wonderful taste of mint. A must try for all those who love yogurt and creamy soups!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup rice
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups water (or half chicken stock and half water)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoon dried mint
Directions:
1. Place rice, salt and water in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until rice is very soft.
2. Beat egg yolk and flour together until well blended. Whisk in yogurt and add 1-2 tablespoons additional water if needed.
3. Place the yogurt mixture in a separate saucepan and heat over very low heat. Cook on low heat for approximately 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Slowly pour rice and water into yogurt and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat down and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Melt butter over medium heat. Once it starts to sizzle add mint and sauté lightly for about 25 seconds. Stir into soup and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com