Azerbaijani Kefir And Greens Soup Recipes

AZERBAIJANI KEFIR AND GREENS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and saute the onion until soft and translucent.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add the split peas, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add the rice, partially cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir the flour into the kefir (or yogurt). Add the egg. Gradually whisk 2 cups of the hot soup into the kefir, then stir the kefir back into the soup pot.
• Add the spinach, salt and sugar and simmer over low heat until the rice is tender, about 10 more minutes. Do not boil or the kefir will curdle.
• Add the scallions, cilantro, dill and mint and simmer, stirring constantly, or 1 minute.
• Remove from heat. Sprinkle a little bit of ground sumac on each serving.

TURNIP GREENS SOUP

Steps:

• Saute bacon, celery, and onion together.
• Add garlic.
• Add water.
• Add potato and chicken bouillon cube.
• Add white beans and turnip greens.
• Season with pepper.