ARMENIAN YOGURT SOUP WITH KOFTE | MADZOUNOV KOFTE

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein, while sour cream is more affordable.

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a complete protein, while rice is a budget-friendly staple.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: cooked lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quick to prepare, while canned beans save time.

Add 1/2 cup calrose rice into a pot with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.

Add 5 cups of homemade yogurt into the pot.

Mix in 1 egg into the yogurt to help prevent curdling.

Slowly add the yogurt mixture to the pot while stirring.

Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add 2 tablespoons of dried mint, cooking for about 3 minutes.

Lower the heat and add the mint to the pot, letting it cook for 10 to 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Add salt to taste, approximately 1 teaspoon.

Pour the soup into a bowl and top with sumach if desired.

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