Tanabour (Armenian Yogurt and Barley Soup)

Name: Tanabour (Armenian Yogurt and Barley Soup)
Cuisine: Africa & Middle-East, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, divided; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 1 teaspoon, dried mint; 1 teaspoon, table salt; ½ teaspoon, pepper; Pinch , baking soda; ¾ cup, pearl barley; 4 cups, chicken broth; 2 cups, water; 1½ cups plain, Greek yogurt; 1 , large egg yolk; ¼ cup, chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 teaspoon ground dried, Aleppo pepper

Main Courses
Africa & Middle-East
Middle Eastern
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Grains
Soups

By Andrew Janjigian ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2021

Yogurt brings milky tang—and an exceptional satiny texture—to the soothing Armenian soup known as tanabour.

SERVES 6

TIME 1½ hours

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