Spas (Armenian: Սպաս) is a matzoon-based soup.[1][2] It is a traditional dish in Armenia.[1][2] Besides matzoon, the main ingredient are herbs, and hulled wheat berries (i.e. with husks removed).
Flour, and an egg or egg yolk is included, to prevent the matzoon from curdling.[3] Herbs, such as coriander, thyme, parsley, and sometimes mint, are added as well. Butter and regular onions, or fried onions are also often added to the soup for a richer taste. It can also be served with meatballs.[4][5]
Traditionally there are 3 major variations. The first variation uses rice instead of wheat berries , the second uses bulgur instead of wheat berries, and the third uses barley instead of wheat berries.[4]
This soup is traditionally served warm in the winter and chilled in the summer.[1][2]
See also
- Armenian cuisine
- Dovga, a similar Azerbaijani soup
- Ash-e doogh, a similar Iranian soup
- Toyga soup, a similar Turkish soup
- List of soups
- List of yogurt-based dishes and beverages
References
- ^ a b c "Armenian Yogurt Soup Spas - Սպաս". Heghineh Cooking Show. 25 October 2015.
- ^ a b c "Armenian Yogurt Soup (Spas)". Peace Corps. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "Yoghurt, mint and barley soup (spas)". Food. 25 April 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Spas". Curious Cuisiniere. 24 December 2018.
- ^ Petrosian, I.; Underwood, D. (2006). Armenian Food: Fact, Fiction & Folklore. Armenian Research Center collection. Yerkir Publishing. p. 47. ISBN 978-1-4116-9865-9. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
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