[Armenian] How to cook Yoghurt, mint and barley soup (spas)

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 110 g (½ cup) pearl barley
  • 1 fresh bay leaf
  • 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock
  • 500 g (2 cups) Greek-style yoghurt
  • 2 tsp dried mint
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 2½ tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • mint leaves, walnuts, or dried rose petals, to garnish

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