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Delicious bowl of Persian Noodle Soup (Ash Reshteh) garnished with herbs

Ash Reshteh

A comforting Persian noodle soup filled with beans, herbs, and spices, perfect for a soulful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Persian, Vegetarian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
Beans and Noodles
  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
  • 1 cup navy beans, cooked
  • 1 cup kidney beans, cooked
  • ½ pound Persian noodles or linguine Linguine is acceptable as a substitute.
Herbs and Greens
  • 3 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup dill, chopped
Seasoning and Garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream or yogurt, for serving
  • Fried onions, for garnish Not optional.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and turmeric, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the lentils, chickpeas, navy beans, and kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the Persian noodles (or linguine) to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until noodles are tender.
  5. Add chopped spinach, cilantro, parsley, and dill. Stir well, then cook for another 5-7 minutes until the greens have wilted.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of fried onions.

Notes

Don’t overcook the herbs; they should still feel alive. To avoid noodle stew when reheating, undercook the noodles slightly.