Bushala (Swiss Chard Soup)

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

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

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