Egyptian Spinach Soup recipe – 194 calories
Ingredients:
1 lb spinach (well washed, large stems removed)
1/3 cup basmati rice
4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (or 1/4 teaspoon Madras curry powder)
3-4 scallions, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and saute the onion until soft.
2. Add the turmeric (or curry powder if using) and cook for 1 more minute to let the spice warm through.
3. Add the chicken stock, rice, scallions, and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes (until the rice is cooked), being careful not to overcook.
6. Chiffonade the spinach (cut into long, thin strips), add to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. To serve the soup hot: Beat the garlic and yogurt into the soup, reheating gently so that the yogurt does not curdle.
8. To serve the soup cold: Allow the soup to cool, then add the garlic and yogurt and puree.
Servings: 6
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 194
Calories from fat: 67
Total fat: 7.5g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Total carbs: 22.9g
Fiber: 2.5g
Protein: 10.2g
WW points: 4
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Photo credit: erin.kkr
Lainie Petersen
Wow…that looks absolutely scrumptious!
Tiffany
This is going in my recipe file to try later. Thanks!
Leo (Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle)
Wow, interesting dish!
Looks tasty! 🙂
darlene
wonderful site you have here
Chanda
I tried this recipe and loved it!!! I added a little tabasco sauce for extra spice.
gill jones
Can I ask what scallions are ?
On a Diet
Scallions are also called green onions or spring onions.