1/2 c. rice
4 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
1 med. onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. fresh mint leaves or 2 tsp. dried
Parsley
3-4 c. plain yogurt

Bring rice, water and salt to boil, then simmer until tender. Melt butter, add onion, and saute' until golden. Remove from heat and add mint and parsley. Add to rice and water. Beat yogurt with a spoon until smooth. Gradually add some of the hot rice water, then pour the yogurt into the pot slowly. Stir over low heat until thoroughly heated. Do not let it boil. This soup has a delicious and unusual taste.