Add water and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a soup pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) of salt and 3 handfuls of egg noodles. When the noodles are cooked, whisk together 4 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of flour, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of mint in a separate bowl. Gradually ladle some of the hot soup broth into this mixture to temper it, then slowly stir it into the soup pot. Bring to one final boil. Enjoy your meal!

About This Recipe

Although there is no exact date for its origins, the word "yogurt" in its modern sense appears in works written in the 11th century — in the Divan-ü Lügati't-Türk by Kaşgarlı Mahmut and in the Kutadgu Bilig by Yusuf Has Hâcip of Balasagun.

Yogurt is without a doubt one of the most important and healthiest discoveries in Turkish culture. The fact that our ancestors invented yogurt was no coincidence. Living a nomadic life before settling down, they developed various methods for carrying their food and preserving it for longer periods. It was during that era that they discovered milk could be turned into yogurt to keep it from spoiling. We can only say "thank goodness!" and honor their memory.

The first records of yogurt's spread to Europe are found in French medical history. In the 15th century, King Francis I of France fell ill with severe diarrhea. The Turks brought him yogurt as a remedy and advised him to eat it. Yogurt played a key role in his recovery, and from that point on it became known as a medicinal food. Following this event, yogurt production quickly spread across Europe. Its wider adoption beyond Turkey's borders came in the early 20th century. To put it in perspective, Americans were only introduced to yogurt about 45–50 years ago — surprising, isn't it? It is well known that yogurt spread throughout Asia and Africa through the Turks. Marco Polo even wrote about yogurt being eaten in China.

Another indispensable part of our culture that we can only say "thank goodness for" is, of course, soup :) Today we stepped into the kitchen to bring you our Hot Yogurt Soup recipe. While we're at it, we have one more suggestion — also a soup — that you simply must try: our Beet Soup recipe. It's uniquely beautiful in color, aroma, and flavor. May it bring health to all who enjoy it. And wishing you happy cooking in advance…