Bushala (Swiss Chard Soup)

This yogurt-based soup is filled with hot chile peppers, celery, Swiss chard, and spinach. It's a dish that can be served either hot or cold.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 226 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ quarts water
• 1 bunch celery, diced
• 2 (32 ounce) containers plain yogurt
• 5 hot chile peppers, chopped
• 2 bunches Swiss chard, chopped
• 1 pound spinach, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat yogurt and egg together in a large mixing bowl; add water and flour. Beat the mixture with an electric hand mixer until smooth; transfer to a large pot over medium heat and stir chile peppers into the mixture.

Step 2

Bring the yogurt mixture to a boil. Add celery, Swiss chard, and spinach to the yogurt mixture. Continue cooking until the celery softens, 15 - 20 minutes. Serve hot or chill and serve cold.