Vegetarian Kharcho (Spicy Georgian Soup)
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 <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Khmeli-Suneli-Spice-Mix-from-Georgia-289998">Khmeli-suneli spice mix from Georgia</a>.
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READY IN: 1hr
SERVES: 6
YIELD: 6 bowls of soup
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 20g butter
- 100
- 1(16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1⁄2cup rice
- 6cups water
- 2
- 1⁄2teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1⁄2tablespoons hot spice blend (khmeli-suneli)
- 1teaspoon salt
- 6
- 3
- 3
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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