Ecomely

Language

Aush-e Kachalu (potato and yoghurt soup): recipe illustration
Soups

Aush-e Kachalu (potato and yoghurt soup)

An Afghan soup made with potatoes, thick yoghurt and dried mint, topped with fried onions. Its tangy, creamy taste makes it a comforting everyday dish.

Made it? Rate this recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

259 kcal per serving

Protein
8.9 g
Carbohydrates
31.2 g
of which sugars
5.8 g
Fat
9.1 g
of which saturated fat
2.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small dice.
  2. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 minutes, then keep the broth.
  3. In a bowl, mix the yoghurt with the flour and a little hot broth to avoid lumps.
  4. Pour the yoghurt mixture into the pan and stir gently over low heat for 10 minutes without letting it boil.
  5. Fry the sliced onion in the oil with the chopped garlic until well browned.
  6. Add the dried mint to the hot oil for one minute, then pour everything over the soup.
  7. Serve hot, topping each bowl with the fried onions and mint.

Variations and tips

Flour-free version. Leave out the flour and let the soup reduce for 5 extra minutes to thicken it.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.