Dovga Recipe - Traditional Azerbaijani Yogurt Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups full-fat plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup arborio rice (or short-grain rice), rinsed
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or mild chili flakes)
• 1/2 lemon, juiced