Labenaya

Ingredients

 * 450g (1lb) Spinach leaves, shredded
 * 2 Leeks, finely chopped
 * 200g (7oz) Greek yoghurt
 * 100g (4oz) long grain rice
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1 large onion, finely chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
 * pinch of turmeric
 * 600ml (1 pint) vegetable stock
 * pinch of black pepper
 * 1 level tablespoon salt

Directions

 * 1) In a large bowl mix together the yoghurt, garlic and turmeric.  Set aside until required.
 * 2) Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped onion and fry until slightly brown.  Add the rice, leeks and spinach. Stir for a few minutes or until the spinach has wilted.
 * 3) Next pour in the vegetable stock, add salt and pepper.  Cover and boil for 5 minutes, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 4) Now remove soup from the heat and mix in the yoghurt mixture.