COLD PERSIAN YOGURT SOUP 
1/2 c. raisins (white)
boiling water
1 c. cold water
3 c. yogurt or buttermilk
1/2 c. Half 'n Half
1 c. med. cucumber (chopped and pared)
1/4 c. chopped green onion
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
1 tsp. dill weed
1 hard boiled egg
1 tsp. chopped parsley

Pour boiling water over the raisins and drain. Add raisins to cold water and chill for about an hour. Meanwhile combine yogurt or buttermilk, Half 'n Half, chopped cucumbers, chopped green onion, salt and pepper. Crush dill and stir into yogurt mixture. Chill for about an hour, then combine with raisins and water. Just before serving, peel and chop hard boiled egg and add to soup. Be sure soup is very cold. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Makes about 6 servings.

 

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