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

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

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.