Best 7 Yogurt Or Buttermilk Soup With Toasted Barley Recipes

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Yogurt or buttermilk soup with toasted barley is a traditional dish enjoyed in many cultures around the world. It is a versatile soup that can be served hot or cold, and can be made with a variety of ingredients. The base of the soup is typically made with yogurt or buttermilk, which gives it a tangy and creamy flavor. Toasted barley adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to the soup. Other common ingredients include vegetables, herbs, and spices. There are many different recipes for yogurt or buttermilk soup, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some popular variations include:

* **Turkish yogurt soup:** This soup is made with yogurt, rice, and vegetables. It is often served with a dollop of mint yogurt and a sprinkle of paprika.


* **Kefir soup:** This soup is made with kefir, a fermented milk drink. It is often served with fresh herbs and vegetables.


* **Buttermilk soup:** This soup is made with buttermilk, potatoes, and vegetables. It is often served with a side of cornbread.


* **Ayran soup:** This soup is made with yogurt, water, and salt. It is often served with a side of pide, a Turkish flatbread.


* **Leben soup:** This soup is made with yogurt, water, and garlic. It is often served with a side of pita bread.


These are just a few of the many delicious yogurt or buttermilk soups that you can enjoy. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful soup, give one of these recipes a try!

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GRAINS IN HERBY BUTTERMILK



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The herbed sauce in this grain dish gets a double hit of punchy dairy: Not as sharp as other acidic ingredients, buttermilk lends a unique tang and yogurt brings body and richness.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Lunch     Grains     Barley     Buttermilk     Herb     Dill     Parsley     Yogurt     Vegetarian     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mixed unhulled grains (such as spelt, whole barley, and/or whole farro)
1 small onion, unpeeled, halved
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (3x1") strips lemon zest
Kosher salt
1½ cups parsley leaves with tender stems
1 cup dill fronds
1 cup buttermilk, preferably room temperature
½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, preferably room temperature
½ lemon
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toast grains in a dry medium heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just slightly darkened and beginning to smell nutty, about 4 minutes. Pour in 4 cups water, then add onion, garlic, lemon zest, and a couple of big pinches of salt; stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally and skimming any foam from surface as needed, until grains are tender (pull out a few grains and take a bite to test), 35-45 minutes; pluck out and discard onion, garlic, and lemon zest.
  • Meanwhile, purée parsley, dill, buttermilk, and a big pinch of salt in a blender until bright green and smooth. Pour into a medium bowl, add yogurt, and whisk until your arm gets a bit tired-3 minutes should do the trick (whisking the mixture well will ensure that the yogurt doesn't split and get grainy when you add it to the grains).
  • Pour buttermilk mixture over grains. Increase heat to medium and bring to a bare simmer. Cook just until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and squeeze in juice from lemon half. Stir well, then taste grains and season with more salt if needed. Skim any foam from surface.
  • Ladle grains into bowls. Drizzle some oil into each bowl and top with coarsely ground pepper.

HOT YOGURT SOUP WITH BARLEY AND CILANTRO



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In the Middle East, yogurt is used in hot dishes as well as cold. To stabilize the yogurt so that it doesn't curdle when it cooks, you stir in a little cornstarch. This simple soup is both comforting and light, and it's good at any time of year. At this time of year I'd serve it warm but not simmering hot.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup barley, washed
3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
Salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
3 cups plain lowfat yogurt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Fresh lemon juice to taste
For garnish: paper-thin lemon slices

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender and beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and the barley and stir together until the garlic smells fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute. Add the stock and salt to taste (depending on the saltiness of the stock), and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 40 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved. Whisk into the yogurt. Off the heat, whisk this mixture into the soup. Return to low heat and bring to a bare simmer, stirring. Do not boil. Add salt to taste and a generous amount of pepper. Stir in the cilantro, and season with fresh lemon juice if desired (or squeeze a few drops over each bowl). Serve hot or warm, garnished with thin rounds of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

TURKISH BARLEY AND BUTTERMILK (OR YOGURT) SOUP



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From Frances Moore Lappe's "Diet for a Small Planet". She says that she once demonstrated this and the moderator could not stop eating it for the entire program. About as simple as it gets.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup barley (uncooked)
5 cups well-seasoned stock
2 cups buttermilk or 2 cups yogurt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 pat margarine (or butter)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy pot and saute onions until translucent.
  • Add barley and saute, stirring lightly, until translucent and slightly toasty-smelling.
  • When onion is well browned, add stock and cook until barley is well done, 45 minutes to an hour (or 25 minutes in a pressure cooker).
  • Remove from heat, let cool a bit, and slowly add buttermilk and more stock to thin it if necessary. Sprinkle in dill and add butter or margarine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 137.2, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 9.4, Protein 10.6

BUTTERMILK SOUP (KARNEMELKSCHE PAP)



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Make and share this Buttermilk Soup (karnemelksche Pap) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 quarts buttermilk
3/4 cup flour
sugar or molasses

Steps:

  • Mix flour with a little water until smooth; add 1 pint of the buttermilk.
  • Let come to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent separating.
  • Add the rest of the buttermilk, a little at a time.
  • Serve hot with sugar or molasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 515, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 23.5, Protein 18.6

COLD ARMENIAN YOGURT-BARLEY SOUP BY SY



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This delicious yogurt soup just "Hits The Spot" on a hot summers day! You can find variations of this recipe from Eastern Europe to the Middle East. I especially loved the yogurts in Turkey, Iran and Greece. If possible, try making your own home made yogurt. I use a Salton Yogurt Maker and the yogurt comes out rich and creamy. However, a good substitute is the Greek yogurts found in some of the bigger supermarkets.

Provided by SkipperSy

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups rich creamy high fat content yogurt
1 -2 cup already made barley (cold)
water (cold)
salt, pinch of
dried mint (not the fresh mint leaves)

Steps:

  • In individual bowls add 1/2 cup of yogurt, some barley, a pinch of salt and water.
  • Mix into a nice medium thick consistency (like the thickness of buttermilk), sprinkle some dried mint leaves on top.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 90, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 12.1

BARLEY AND BUTTERMILK SOUP



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This can be made vegetarian by using olive oil and vegetable broth. Adapted from a recipe at http://community.livejournal.com/what_a_crock/790512.html

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Grains

Time 6h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 celery ribs, cut in 4-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup barley, rinsed and drained
2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onions and saute until soft and translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Place onions and garlic into slow cooker with celery, beef broth, chicken broth and barley. Cook on low 4-6 hours, until barley is tender.
  • Stir in buttermilk and dill. Continue cooking until heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard celery. Serve with additional dill sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 703.7, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 9.4

YOGURT-BARLEY SOUP



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It's nothing fancy, but it's a nice, filling soup with a pleasant tart taste to it. Don't leave the parsley out...it greatly improved the taste and appearance of this soup. From Moosewood.

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories     Grains

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup uncooked barley
5 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 medium carrot, diced
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
black pepper
2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Bring the barley and water to a boil in a large pot. Simmer, covered, while proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
  • Saute the onions in the butter until translucent.
  • Add the carrots and cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are tender.
  • Add water as necessary if the vegetables start to stick.
  • When the barley is tender, add the vegetables, mint, and seasonings to the pot.
  • Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Add the yogurt and parsley.
  • Carefully warm the soup on low, adding some stock if you want a thinner soup.
  • Done!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 993.3, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 9.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right yogurt or buttermilk: For a tangy soup, use plain yogurt or buttermilk. For a milder flavor, use Greek yogurt or kefir.
  • Toast the barley: Toasting the barley adds a nutty flavor to the soup. Be sure to toast it until it is golden brown.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, and chives, add a bright flavor to the soup. Use them as a garnish or stir them into the soup just before serving.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Overcooking them will make them mushy.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Yogurt or buttermilk soup with toasted barley is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover yogurt or buttermilk. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and nutty crunch, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table.

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