VEGETARIAN KHARCHO (SPICY GEORGIAN SOUP)

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This is a spicy, hearty Georgian soup. It is traditionally made with meat, but I adapted a vegetarian version from a Georgian cookbook. It calls for the khmeli-suneli spice mix, of which there are as many varieties as there are cooks who make it themselves. The khmeli-suneli spice mix is available from Russian food stores, or can be mixed to your own taste. One recipe of this mix is Khmeli-suneli spice mix from Georgia.

Provided by Anya4405

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6 bowls of soup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, chopped
20 g butter
100 g walnuts, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup rice
6 cups water
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons hot spice blend (khmeli-suneli)
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons dill, chopped
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Sautee the onion in butter until soft but not yet brown.
  • Add water, walnuts, half cilantro, garlic, pepper flakes, and rice. Bring to boil,
  • Add crushed tomatoes, bring to boil and lower the heat. Cook until the rice is ready, approximately 30 minutes.
  • Add khmeli-suneli and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Take off the heat. Add the rest of cilantro, dill, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 521.3, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 5.2

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