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.