Yayla Corbasi is a traditional Turkish yogurt soup that is creamy, tangy, and comforting. It is typically made with yogurt, rice, herbs, and sometimes chickpeas. Here’s a recipe to make Yayla Corbasi at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice in cold water and drain.
- In a large pot, bring the broth and rice to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, flour, and eggs until smooth.
- Add 1 cup of the hot broth to the yogurt mixture and whisk to combine. This will temper the yogurt and prevent it from curdling when added to the soup.
- Add the yogurt mixture to the pot and whisk to combine. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the soup thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the dried mint, dried dill, salt, black pepper, and chickpeas (if using). Simmer for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. When it starts to sizzle, remove from the heat.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle the melted butter on top.
Enjoy your warm and creamy Yayla Corbasi, a flavorful and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold day!
