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Azerbaijan · Soup

Dovga (Azerbaijani Yogurt Soup)

Serves 4 · 25 minutes

Dovga (Dovğа) is a national meal of Azerbaijani cuisine. It is yogurt milk soup. Dovga can be eaten both cold and warm. Dovga can also be made with meatballs which are boiled separately and then added into it.

Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Eggs, Milk. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 1 liter yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons uncooked rice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 bunch of spinach
  • 1 bunch of dill
  • 1 bunch of coriander
  • 1 bunch of mint
  • Boiled peas (optional)

Method

  1. Stir yogurt to remove lumps, then pour into a pot.
  2. Add rice and egg, and thoroughly mix.
  3. Set pot over low heat. Mix continuously and slowly until it boils (otherwise the yogurt and eggs may curdle).
  4. While the mixture is boiling, chop the greens. Add these into the yogurt mixture, and boil again for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in peas, if using.
  6. Serve in plates or glasses, adding salt to taste.