Made By Emily
Soup

YOU WILL BE ADDICTED TO THIS SOUP THE MOMENT YOU MAKE IT 🏆 YOU’LL WANT TO MAKE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN😳

A steaming bowl of addictive soup garnished with fresh herbs and spices.

Recipe Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Course: Soup
Calories: 380

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) medium-fat ground meat
  • 4 tablespoons (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (100 g) vermicelli
  • 1.5 liters (6 cups) water
  • 5 tablespoons (75 g) yogurt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1.5 tablespoons (12 g) flour
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1 cup (240 g) cooked chickpeas
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and add the ground meat. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the vermicelli to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Pour in the water, stir well, and bring the mixture to a boil. Avoid adding salt at this stage.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, egg yolk, and flour to form a smooth mixture.
  5. Temper the yogurt mixture by gradually adding a ladle of hot soup while stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
  6. Once tempered, pour the yogurt mixture into the soup pot, stirring well to combine. Simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in the cooked chickpeas and continue to simmer for 5 more minutes.
  8. Season with salt to taste.
  9. In a small pan, melt the butter and add the dried mint. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
  10. Pour the mint-infused butter over the soup as a finishing touch.
  11. Garnish with red pepper flakes before serving. Enjoy the soup!

Recipe Notes

  • Always temper the yogurt mixture to prevent it from curdling in the soup.
  • Sauté the vermicelli until golden for added flavor.
  • Experiment with different herbs and spices for varied taste profiles.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 380
Protein: 18 g
Carbs: 45 g
Fat: 15 g
Values are estimates and may vary by ingredients and portion size.