Bushala (Swiss Chard Soup)

Name: Bushala (Swiss Chard Soup)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 (32 ounce) containers plain yogurt; 1 egg, beaten; 1.5 quarts water; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 5 hot chile peppers, chopped; 1 bunch celery, diced; 2 bunches Swiss chard, chopped; 1 pound spinach, chopped

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This dish is eaten as soup; it can be served hot or cold. This is a very old Assyrian recipe passed down in our family.

Submitted by Traci-in-Cali

Published on April 3, 2019

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

2 (32 ounce) containers plain yogurt
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ quarts water
½ cup all-purpose flour
5 hot chile peppers, chopped
1 bunch celery, diced
2 bunches Swiss chard, chopped
1 pound spinach, chopped

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226	Calories
5g	Fat
31g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 395mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 17g	34%
Vitamin C 105mg	117%
Calcium 543mg	42%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1354mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Bushala (Swiss Chard Soup)

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