Minted Yogurt Soup with California Raisins, Walnuts and Chives
Servings
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. California natural raisins
- 1/2 c. Californian golden raisins
- 1/2 C. dry sherry
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 c. plain lowfat yogurt
- 1 c. lowfat milk
- 1 large cucumber; peeled seeded and chopped
- 2 hard-cooked eggs chopped
- 1/4 c. scallions minced
- 1/4 c. fresh chives minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. white pepper
- 1/2 c. fresh mint chopped
- 1 c. walnuts chopped
- 1 tbsp. California natural raisins; for garnish
- 1 tbsp. California golden raisins; for garnish
- 1 tbsp. chopped walnuts; for garnish
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives; for garnish
- 6 sprigs fresh mint; for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- 1 Soak raisins in sherry, honey, and balsamic vinegar for 20 minutes.2 In large bowl, combine yogurt, milk, cucumber, eggs, scallions, chives, salt, pepper and chopped mint.3 Add raisins with liquid and walnuts. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight.4 Stir soup and adjust seasonings.5 Serve in chilled clear glass bowls accompanied with raisins, walnuts, chives and sprigs of mint in small condiment bowls or spooned on top of soup.
- Source: California Raisin Marketing Board
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