SKORTHóZOUMI (GREEK GARLIC SOUP)

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This is a spicy garlic soup from Greece which typically is made during the winter months. Submitted for ZWT 6. If you don't care for too much garlic, only use 2 cloves :)

Provided by Mia in Germany

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups water
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon thyme
2 bay leaves
10 peppercorns, whole
6 1/8 ounces feta cheese
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon plain flour
2 eggs, medium size
salt, to taste
4 tablespoons arugula, chopped

Steps:

  • Place water, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns in a large pot, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Using a wooden spoon, press through a sieve and then pour it back into the pot, crumble in the feta cheese.
  • Mix yoghurt with the flour until smooth, then slowly drizzle in one ladle of the soup, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly pour the yoghurt mixture ito the soup, stirring constantly, then continue stirring at low heat for about ten minutes.
  • Remove the soup from the stove.
  • Beat the eggs until foamy, then slowly drizzle in 2 ladles of the soup, stirring contantly.
  • Slowly pour the egg mixture into the soup, stirring constantly.
  • Add salt to taste and serve with arugula and crisp bread.

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