Food Recipes Soups Vegetable Soups Shorbat Jarjir (Rocket Soup) 4.4 (7) 19 Reviews A blend of spinach, cilantro, and arugula anchors this delicate, vegetal soup from Yasmin Khan, author of Zaitoun. By Yasmin Khan Updated on August 2, 2023 Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order to empower home cooks to enjoy being in the kitchen and preparing meals they will love. Our expert culinary team tests and retests each recipe using equipment and ingredients found in home kitchens to ensure that every recipe is delicious and works for cooks at home every single time. Meet the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Greg DuPree Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 4 Warming spices like nutmeg, allspice, and turmeric amplify the verdant flavors of the greens; a single potato adds light, silky texture; and a drizzle of olive oil and dollop of yogurt enrich the soup without weighing it down. Great soups are all about balance, and this one nails it. Seek out spicier, mature arugula at the store or farm stand, and break out a homemade batch of broth from the freezer (or use your favorite store-bought brand). Ingredients 2 tablespoons light olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped (about 2 cups) 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 medium russet potato, chopped 4 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 7 ounces arugula 5 1/4 ounces fresh spinach 1 ounce cilantro sprigs (about 1/2 packed cup) Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, for serving 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions Heat light olive oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring often, just until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in turmeric, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and allspice; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Add potato and stock, and bring to a simmer. Cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve a handful of arugula for garnish. Add spinach, cilantro, and remaining arugula to pan. Bring to a simmer over medium, and cook 10 minutes. Working in batches, transfer soup to a blender. Secure lid on blender, and remove center piece of lid to allow steam to escape. Place a clean kitchen towel over opening. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, and divide among 4 bowls. Top each serving with a generous spoonful of Greek yogurt, some of the reserved arugula, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Suggested Pairing Lime-scented dry Riesling. Originally appeared: January 2019 Rate It Print