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Persian Noodle Soup Recipe

Comforting Persian Noodle Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a warm Persian Noodle Soup Recipe, also known as Ash Reshteh, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 large Onion, diced yellow or white preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
For the Soup
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 cup Lentils, rinsed brown or green
  • 1 cup Chickpeas, cooked canned for convenience
  • 1 cup Navy Beans, cooked or any white beans can be used
  • 1 cup Kidney Beans, cooked
  • ½ pound Persian Noodles or Linguine linguine works well as a substitute
For the Greens and Herbs
  • 3 cups Spinach, chopped kale as alternative
  • 1 cup Cilantro, chopped or parsley as substitute
  • 1 cup Parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Dill, chopped fresh preferred
For the Finishing Touches
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Sour Cream or Yogurt for serving, use plant-based for vegan
  • Fried Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of turmeric. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Pour 6 cups of vegetable broth into the pot. Add 1 cup of rinsed lentils, 1 cup of cooked chickpeas, 1 cup of cooked navy beans, and 1 cup of cooked kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. After the lentils have softened, add ½ pound of Persian noodles or linguine to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until noodles are just tender.
  5. Fold in 3 cups of chopped spinach, 1 cup of chopped cilantro, 1 cup of chopped parsley, and 1 cup of chopped dill. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve warm topped with yogurt or sour cream and crispy fried onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking the noodles and use high-quality broth for best results.

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