No sun in the sky? Look in this bowl of soup for your sunshine and warmth. This golden soup is perfect for a gloomy day!
This was one of my favorite soups growing up! My mom would make it for me as a snack or to go with my lunch. I would always get a big bowl and dip a toasted french baguette in it. So delicious!
Persian Golden Soup (Kaljoosh)
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 Servings 1x
Description
No sun in the sky? Look in this bowl of soup for your sunshine and warmth. This golden soup is perfect for a gloomy day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz. plain yogurt
- 2/3 cup water
- ½ tsp. turmeric (more if desired)
- Salt to taste
- Red pepper flakes and black pepper (to taste)
- ½ an onion diced
- 2 tsp. dried mint
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- On medium heat add 1 tbsp. oil and sauté the onion.
- Add turmeric. Then add the dried mint (as much as you like). I usually do 2 tsp.
- Add red, black pepper, and salt.
- In a separate bowl add the yogurt then water. Mix well. Add salt. Mix well.
- Pour yogurt mixture to the pot and mix constantly. Do not stop mixing or the yogurt will curdle.
- Once hot, remove pan, pour in a bowl and enjoy.
Notes
You can add more water if you want a thinner consistency.
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