Yayla (Turkish Yogurt Rice and Mint Soup )

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth provides a lighter option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds flavor and is heart-healthy.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa adds protein while being gluten-free.

Boil 3 cups of water in a pot.

Add rice and boil until very soft.

In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, and enough boiling water to achieve desired consistency.

Gradually add a ladle of hot broth to the yogurt mixture, stirring constantly to temper it.

Pour the tempered yogurt mixture back into the pot, stirring continuously.

Add flour and mix well to avoid lumps.

Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat, then add mint and cook until fragrant.

Drizzle the mint butter over the soup before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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