Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar)

Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar)

This icy cold yogurt soup (abdoogh khiar) is a refreshing Persian blend of Greek yogurt, cucumbers, walnuts, raisins, fresh mint, and fresh parsley.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
304 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons dried mint, and salt in a blender; purée with enough of the 2 cups water to create a smooth, thin soup. It will thicken somewhat when bread added.
Step 2
Divide cucumbers, 1/2 cup fresh mint, parsley, raisins, and walnuts among four bowls.
Step 3
Divide yogurt mixture among four bowls.
Step 4
Top with rose petals; add a few ice cubes to each bowl.
Step 5
Tear bread into small pieces; add some to each bowl. Let bread soak 5 to 7 minutes before serving cold.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ice cubes
  • 2 teaspoons crushed dried mint
  • 2 cups Greek-style yogurt
  • 2 cups cold water, or more as needed
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
  • 2 pita bread rounds, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup chopped walnuts
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup raisins
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 teaspoons ground dried Persian rose petals

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