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Milookhiyya (Egyptian Green Herb Soup)

Milookhiyya (Egyptian Green Herb Soup) is a soups recipe made with Tomato Paste, Garlic Finely Chopped, and Olive Oil. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a heavy 3 to 4 qt saucepan, bring stock to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Stir in the milookhiyya, tomato paste, salt and a few grindings of the pepper and reduce the heat to low.

3. 3

   Stirring occasionally, simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the milookhiyya has dissolved and the soup is thick and smooth.

4. 4

   In a small skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat.

5. 5

   When hot, add the garlic and coriander and, stirring constantly, cook for a minute or two until the garlic is lightly browned.

6. 6

   Add the entire contents of the skillet to the soup and, stirring all the time, simmer for 2 or 3 minutes more.

7. 7

   Taste for seasoning and serve at once from a heated tureen.