Vegetarian Kharcho (Spicy Georgian Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 20 g butter
• 100 g walnuts, finely chopped

• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup rice
• 6 cups water
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons hot spice blend (khmeli-suneli)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons dill, chopped
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Sautee the onion in butter until soft but not yet brown.

2. 2

   Add water, walnuts, half cilantro, garlic, pepper flakes, and rice. Bring to boil,

3. 3

   Add rice and crushed tomatoes, bring to boil and lower the heat. Cook until the rice is ready, approximately 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Add khmeli-suneli and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

5. 5

   Take off the heat. Add the rest of cilantro, dill, and parsley.