Bushala Recipes

BOOSHALA (ASSYRIAN YOGURT SOUP)

Steps:

• Place cabbage, celery, dill, and cilantro in a large stockpot. Pour in enough water to barely cover. Bring to a boil; cook uncovered until cabbage and celery are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add banana peppers. Stir in spinach bit by bit, waiting for it to wilt between batches. Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Whisk yogurt and flour in a bowl. Add to the stockpot. Season with lemon juice and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until yogurt is hot but not boiling, 7 to 10 minutes.

BUSHALA (SWISS CHARD SOUP)

Steps:

• Beat yogurt and egg together in a large mixing bowl; add water and flour. Beat the mixture with an electric hand mixer until smooth; transfer to a large pot over medium heat and stir chile peppers into the mixture.
• Bring the yogurt mixture to a boil. Add celery, Swiss chard, and spinach to the yogurt mixture. Continue cooking until the celery softens, 15 - 20 minutes. Serve hot or chill and serve cold.

BUSHALA

Steps:

• Beat yogurt and eggs together; add water; stir in flour. Mix together well with egg beater. Add peppers. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a boil. Meanwhile cook each vegetable separately. Celery -- cook 10 minutes; swiss chard -- cook 2 minutes until soft; spinach -- add salt to taste and cover with boiling water, strain, repeat. Add yogurt, celery, swiss chard, and spinach (in that order). Cook for 10-15 minutes until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir for 5 minutes. Season with coriander. How many people this serves depends on how well they like yogurt!