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Persian Cold Yogurt Soup with Raisins (ab doogh khiar)

Need to cool off from the summer heat? This Persian cold yogurt soup (ab doogh khiar) can be made as thick or as thin as you like and is filled with cucumbers, raisins, walnuts and herbs. Sponsored by Sun-Maid Raisins.

Closeup of a bowl of Persian yogurt soup (ab doogh) with ice on top of it

It’s officially summer at my house. The kids finished school last week and I now have TWO high schoolers. How did that happen? It wasn’t that long that my house was all about super heroes and princesses. Now it’s homework, cell phones and college prep. COLLEGE?

San Diego is showing small signs of summer. We get spurts of warm sunny days mixed in with cooler coastal gloomy weather. But the hot temperatures won’t kick full time in until July.

And although our freezer is already stocked up with frozen delights like popsicles and ice cream, I prefer to cool off with something with less sugar and calories: like this Persian cold yogurt soup with raisins (ab dooghkhiar).

Why you have to try this recipe

Similar to mast o khiar, this yogurt dish also has cucumbers, dill and mint. But unlike mast-o khiar, this Persian cold yogurt soup also has raisins, walnuts and rose petals. Plus, you can also dilute it down with water or ice cubes.

It is a very aromatic and flavorful dish that is also healthy and protein-rich. The addition of raisins adds a touch of natural sweetness and the walnuts add crunch.

If you water it down, you can enjoy it as a soup. But I like it a little on thicker side, so I can dunk it with some nice crunchy bread. It is a delicious way to cool off from the summer heat.

Ingredients you need

Ingredients labeled and needed to make ab doogh khiar (Perisan yogurt soup)

Step-by-step directions

1. Whisk yogurt until smooth. Stir in cucumbers, raisins, walnuts, dill, mint, rose petals, salt, pepper and rosewater.

A bowl of yogurt covered with raisins, cucumbers, walnuts, mint, dill and dried rose petals

2. Refrigerate for an hour or two to let the flavors melt together. When ready to serve, slowly mix water in until desired consistency is reached. It can be thick or watered down, based on personal preference. You can also top with ice cubes and allow it to slowly melt into the yogurt.

Top view of a bowl of Persian yogurt soup (ab doogh khiar) with ice on top of it

Recipes tips and FAQs

Cold soups are a great savory way to cool off during the summer heat. This Persian cold yogurt soup is a family favorite. Serve alone or with toasted flat bread or baguette. Also enjoy with sekanjabin, Persian mint and cucumber cooler.

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Yield: serves 6

Persian Cold Yogurt Soup with Raisins (ab doogh khiar)

A bowl of Persian cold yogurt soup topped with rose petals, herbs and ice cubes by FamilySpice.com

Need to cool off from the summer heat? This Persian cold yogurt soup (ab doogh khiar) can be made as thick or as thin as you like and is filled with cucumbers, raisins, walnuts and herbs.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
  • ½ cup Sun-Maid Raisins
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 TBS crushed dried rose petals
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon rosewater (optional)
  • 1 cup of ice cubes or up to ½ cup cold water (depending on preference and thickness of yogurt)

Instructions

  1. Whisk yogurt in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Stir in cucumbers, raisins, walnuts, dill, mint, rose petals, salt, pepper and rosewater.
  3. Refrigerate for an hour or two to let the flavors melt together.
  4. When ready to serve, slowly mix water in until desired consistency is reached. It can be thick or watered down, based on personal preference.
  5. If using ice cubes, arrange them over yogurt.
  6. Serve with ice cubes on top and allow it to slowly melt into the yogurt.

Notes

Serve alone or with toasted flat bread or baguette.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 small bowl

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 212Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 18g

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Disclosure: I did receive a stipend from Sun-Maid Raisins to develop a heart healthy recipe using their raisins. The story I have written is all true, and the opinions are truly mine. If I didn’t like it, I wouldn’t blog about it.

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