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Rocket Soup (Shorbat Jarjir)


Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. light olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. grated fresh nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 medium russet potato, chopped
  • 4 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 4 oz. arugula
  • 5-1/4 oz. fresh spinach
  • 1 oz.

    cilantro sprigs (about 1/2 packed cup)


  • plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, for serving 
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat light olive oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion and garlic, and cook stirring often; just until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in turmeric, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice; cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add potato and stock, and bring to a simmer. Cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Reserve a handful of arugula for garnish. Add spinach, cilantro, and remaining arugula to the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender.
  • Secure the blender lid, and remove the centerpiece of the lid to allow steam to escape. Place a clean kitchen towel over the opening. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Divide the soup among 4 bowls.
  • Top each serving with a generous spoonful of Greek yogurt, some of the reserved arugula, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Suggested Pairing: Lime-scented dry Riesling.
This recipe is gluten-free. 
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