Jul 13 2026
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Beef & Arugula Kishk Soup Recipe

Inspired by aFrite Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Traditional Syrian soup made from dehydrated then rehydrated yogurt, beef, wilted arugula, and zucchini fritter.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Fritters

Garnish

Method

Prepare the Soup

  1. 1

    Cooking the Beef

    In a large pot, add the cubed beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, water, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beef is tender.

  2. 2

    Adding the Kishk

    Once the beef is tender, gradually stir in the dehydrated kishk yogurt while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Allow it to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Make the Zucchini Fritters

  1. 3

    Prepare Fritter Mixture

    In a bowl, combine grated zucchini, egg, flour, and salt. Mix well until combined.

  2. 4

    Fry the Fritters

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the pan and flatten slightly. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve the Soup

  1. 5

    Final Touches

    Ladle the beef and kishk soup into bowls, then top with wilted arugula. Serve with zucchini fritters on the side and lemon wedges for extra flavor.

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