How To Make Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle Soup)

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How To Make Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle Soup)

Got an hour and need something soul-warming? Ash reshteh is the perfect fix! This flavor-packed, vegetarian Persian soup is loaded with tender legumes, hearty noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy kashk (buttermilk-yogurt sauce). Bonus: it’s shockingly simple to make!

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Ingredients

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Ash Reshteh (the soup)

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
  • 2 large White onions finely sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • ½ cup green lentils 88 g
  • 10 cups water 2.3 L
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas drained, 425 g
  • 1 15-oz can Kidney Beans drained, can sub pinto beans, 425 g
  • 8 oz uncooked flat noodles like fettuccine or reshteh, 226 g
  • 5 oz fresh spinach finely chopped, 141 g
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped, 20 g
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped, 20 g
  • ¼ cup fresh dill finely chopped, 5 g
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
  • ¼ tsp salt

Kashk (the sauce)

  • 1 cup buttermilk 226 mL
  • 1 cup PLAIN yogurt 220 g

Minted Oil

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
  • 2 Tbsp dried mint
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Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions: Heat oil in a large pot or pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until they turn brown and caramelize, about 20 to 30 minutes. If onions begin to crisp at the edges, reduce heat - we want them soft and delicious! When finished, remove half of the onions and reserve them for the topping.
  2. Flavor Base: Add garlic and turmeric to the pan with the remaining onions. Cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Cook Lentils: Add the lentils and water. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  4. Cook Everything: Add chickpeas, kidney beans, noodles, spinach, and all herbs. Cover and cook until noodles are tender. When finished, add lemon juice and salt. Taste and add more salt as needed.
  5. Kashk: While everything cooks, stir together buttermilk and yogurt.
  6. Minted Oil: Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add mint and cook for about 30 seconds.
  7. Assemble: Ladle soup into serving bowls, topping with reserved caramelized onions, kashk, and minted oil.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container. Keep the soup refrigerated and enjoy within 1-2 days.
  • To reheat, simply heat on the stove for a few minutes or warm by microwaving for 30-second increments.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 651kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 94.3g (31%) Protein 29.1g (58%) Fat 18.5g (28%) Saturated Fat 3.4g (17%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 762mg (32%) Potassium 1371mg (39%) Fiber 18.6g (74%) Sugar 12.8g (26%) Calcium 341mg (34%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 651 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 651kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 94.3g 31%
Protein 29.1g 58%
Fat 18.5g 28%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 762mg 32%
Potassium 1371mg 29%
Fiber 18.6g 74%
Sugar 12.8g 26%
Calcium 341mg 34%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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