Chilled Persian Yogurt Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Persian Yogurt Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts; 1/4 cup dried rose petals, crushed (optional, see Note); 2 cups 2 percent plain Greek yogurt; 1 1/2 cups ice water; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and finely diced (1 cup); 1/4 cup finely chopped mint; 1/4 cup finely chopped dill; 1/4 cup finely chopped chives; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Ground sumac, for garnish (optional, see Note)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup dried rose petals, crushed (optional, see Note)
2 cups 2 percent plain Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups ice water
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and finely diced (1 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped mint
1/4 cup finely chopped dill
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Ground sumac, for garnish (optional, see Note)

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for about 10 minutes.
3
Let cool, then finely chop.
4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cover the rose petals with cold water and let stand until softened, about 20 minutes.
5
Drain the petals and squeeze dry.
6
In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the ice water.
7
Stir in the raisins, cucumber, mint, dill, chives, walnuts and rose petals and season with salt and pepper.
8
Refrigerate until very cold, about 1 hour.
9
Serve the soup in shallow bowls, sprinkled with sumac.

214

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup dried rose petals, crushed (optional, see Note), 2 cups 2 percent plain Greek yogurt, 1 1/2 cups ice water, and more.

Yes, Chilled Persian Yogurt Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chilled Persian Yogurt Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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