Recipe

Egyptian Swiss Chard Or Beet Green And Rice Soup Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 6 months, 4 weeks ago This is a version of the original Egyptian soup. Lots of delicious veggies and lots of flavor -------------------- Source: Mediterranean Light by Martha Rose Shulman From: In the Bag: June 29-July 1, 2004 Prep:15m Cook:20m Servings:4	Mystic_rive
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Ingredients

1 onion, peeled and chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 tsp. cumin seeds

2 T. olive oil

1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped

1 can chick peas

1/4 cup rice

4 cups water

1 cup plain yogurt

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Directions

Sauté the onion, 2 cloves of garlic, and cumin seeds in the olive oil. When soft, add the chard and fry for about 5 minutes.

Add the chick peas with their juice, the rice, and water. Stir well and simmer until rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix remaining garlic with yogurt and lemon juice.

Take soup off heat and stir in yogurt. Season to taste.

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danadooley 6 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Great recipe, right up my street. You are really fattening up my vegetable recipe file lol Will try this out for sure. Thanks for posting.