Vegetarian Kharcho (Spicy Georgian Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
20 g butter
100 g walnuts, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup rice
6 cups water
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons hot spice blend (khmeli-suneli)
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons dill, chopped
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Preparation

Sautee the onion in butter until soft but not yet brown.
Add water, walnuts, half cilantro, garlic, pepper flakes, and rice. Bring to boil,
Add crushed tomatoes, bring to boil and lower the heat. Cook until the rice is ready, approximately 30 minutes.
Add khmeli-suneli and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Take off the heat. Add the rest of cilantro, dill, and parsley.