Ash-e doogh

Ash-e doogh is a traditional soup that's especially popular in the region of Azeri. This thick soup is usually made with a combination of yogurt or ayran, vegetables such as purslane, spinach, onions, garlic, peas, and chickpeas, fresh herbs such as mint, parsley, coriander, and tarragon, as well as eggs, rice, lamb meatballs, beans, and various spices. When served, ash-e doogh is often topped with mint and garlic fried in oil. This yogurt soup is also popular in Turkey and Azerbaijan.