Cold Armenian Yogurt-Barley Soup by Sy

Description
This delicious yogurt soup just "Hits The Spot" on a hot summers day! You can find variations of this recipe from Eastern Europe to the Middle East. I especially loved the yogurts in Turkey, Iran and Greece. If possible, try making your own home made yogurt. I use a Salton yogurt Maker and the yogurt comes out rich and creamy. However, a good substitute is the Greek yogurts found in some of the bigger supermarkets.

Ingredients

 * 4 cups rich creamy high fat content yogurt


 * 2 cups already made Barley (cold)


 * water (cold)
 * salt, pinch of
 * dried mint (not the fresh mint leaves)

Directions

 * In individual bowls add 1 cup of yogurt, some Barley, a pinch of salt and water.


 * Mix into a nice medium thick consistency (like the thickness of buttermilk) Sprinkle some dried mint leaves on top.


 * Enjoy.