1/3 c whole wheat or barley
3 c water
1 qt yogurt
1/2 onion, chopped fine
1 tb oil
2 tb butter
1/2 ts paprika
1 egg
1 tb water
Dried mint
Tahnabour is a traditional soup served in most regions of Armenia. It
is a light soup said to aid digestion and often fed to those ill with
a "sick stomach."
In a 3-quart saucepan, put 2 tb water, 1 tb flour, and the egg. Beat
with an egg beater.
Mix water with Madzoon to dilute and add to egg mixture. Heat and stir
constantly until it reaches a boil. Do not boil.
Add the barley and then salt to taste. Add dried mint.
Saute the onions in an oil and butter mixture until reduced. Onions
will appear clear and glossy. Add paprika.
Add this vegetable and spice mixture to the soup. Warm soup
carefully; do not boil. Walt
