Mount Athos Tahini Soup

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 quarts water
• 1 cup short-grain white rice
• 7-8 tablespoons tahini paste
• 1-2 lemon, juice of
• 2 carrots, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh green onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   Boil rice in water and salt until tender.

2. 2

   Remove from flame and add half of lemon juice.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl mix tahini with one cup of soup broth until creamy, adding more broth if necessary.

4. 4

   Mix in remaining lemon juice.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into soup stirring constantly until liquids blend.

6. 6

   Stir in carrots, green onions, and parsley.

7. 7

   Adjust seasoning.

8. 8

   Serve with.

9. 9

   lemon wedges and whole wheat rusks (paximadia).