Leek, Yogurt & Mint Soup
Fresh, soothing and comforting; everything that a good soup should be.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 large leeks
- 1 Tbsp dried mint
- 1 Tbsp Aleppo pepper
- Pepper
- Salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
Thickener
- 1½ cups plain yogurt
- 2 tsp flour
- 1 egg
Garnish
- Butter, to taste
- Aleppo pepper
Method
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1
In a heavy skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat.
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2
Add leeks when butter begins to bubble.
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3
Cook about 10 min., stirring occasionally.
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4
Add Aleppo pepper, mint, salt, and pepper.
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5
Cook another 25 min. to allow leeks to steam. Don’t let them brown.
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6
Add broth and simmer 5 min.
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7
In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, and flour.
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8
Lower heat. Add yogurt mixture. Stir constantly to heat through. Don’t allow the mixture to boil.
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9
In a small pan, warm the butter for garnish. Cook until lightly browned. In each serving of soup, drizzle some browned butter, add Aleppo pepper and serve.
