Chikhirtma Fresh Coriander Onion Soup
This vegetarian georgian soup is flavored with onions, dill, parsley and lemon juice, and infused with cilantro (fresh coriander). it is light and nice to serve in the summer months.
Steps
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine in a pan , and stir-fry the onions for several minutes until golden.
Add the water and cilantro and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Mix the flour with the hot stock and vinegar.
Add to the soup.
Add in the cinnamon , salt and pepper.
Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
Take pot off heat , remove and discard the cilantro sprigs.
Take out about 1 / 2 cup of the soup , allow to cool.
Beat the eggs lightly with the 1 / 2 cup of slightly cooled broth , return it to the pot with the remaining butter or margarine.
Stir in the dill , parsley ad lemon juice.
Serve immediately.
Ingredients
onions, butter, fresh cilantro, flour, red wine vinegar, cinnamon, eggs, fresh dill, fresh parsley leaves, lemon juice, hot water, hot chicken stock, salt and pepper