Dovga

Dovga (Azerbaijani: Dovğа) is an Azerbaijani soup made from plain yoghurt and herbs.^[1] Traditionally, it is served as a wedding soup and is introduced between courses of meat, intended to boost digestion.^[2][3][4]

Dovga

Place of origin	Azerbaijan
Main ingredients	Yogurt, flour, rice, egg, spinach, dill, coriander, mint
Food energy (per serving)	150 kcal (630 kJ)
Similar dishes	Doghramaj
Cookbook: Dovga   Media: Dovga

Dovga is a soup that is cooked with a variety of herbs. While its ingredients can vary seasonally and regionally, the soup usually includes coriander, dill, mint, and spinach.^[3] The soup is sometimes cooked with rice, chickpeas, and meatballs.^[2][5][6] It is often served warm in winter or chilled in summer.^[2][6]

See also

• Azerbaijani cuisine
• Ash-e doogh, a similar Iranian soup
• Toyga soup, a similar Turkish soup
• Spas soup, a similar Armenian soup
• List of soups
• List of yogurt-based dishes and beverages