Bushala (Swiss Chard Soup)
Description
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.
Ingredients
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2 (32 ounce) containers plain yogurt
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1 egg, beaten
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1 1/2 quarts water
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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5 hot chile peppers, chopped
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1 bunch celery, diced
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2 bunches Swiss chard, chopped
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1 pound spinach, chopped
Directions
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.
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.