Persian Aash Reshteh with Chickpeas and Fresh Herbs

Name: Persian Aash Reshteh with Chickpeas and Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 cup dried chickpeas; 1 cup dried lentils; 1 cup red kidney beans; 250g Persian reshteh or linguine noodles; 1 cup fresh spinach; 1 cup parsley; 1 cup cilantro; 1 cup dill; 1 tablespoon dried mint; 1 tablespoon kashk (fermented whey) or sour cream; 2 tablespoons fried onions

A Hearty Iranian Noodle Soup

A nutritious and flavorful soup filled with noodles, herbs, and legumes, perfect for cozy dinners.

1 h 45 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion

finely chopped

3 garlic cloves

minced

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Legumes

1 cup dried chickpeas

soaked overnight

1 cup dried lentils

rinsed

1 cup red kidney beans

soaked overnight

Noodles and Greens

250g Persian reshteh or linguine noodles

broken into two-inch pieces

1 cup fresh spinach

chopped

1 cup parsley

finely chopped

1 cup cilantro

finely chopped

1 cup dill

finely chopped

Garnishes

1 tablespoon dried mint

1 tablespoon kashk (fermented whey) or sour cream

2 tablespoons fried onions

Preparation

Preparing the Base

Heat oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic

Add onions and garlic; sauté until golden and fragrant.

Add turmeric

Stir in turmeric and cook for another minute.

Cooking the Legumes

Combine legumes

Add chickpeas, lentils, and kidney beans to the pot.

Add water

Cover with water, about 8 cups.

Simmer

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender.

Do not add salt until legumes are fully cooked as it can toughen them. Pro Tip: Use a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking of beans and chickpeas.

Cooking Process

Noodle Preparation

Stir in the noodles and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Herb Addition

Add all the fresh chopped herbs and cook for another 10 minutes.

Adjust Seasoning

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Plating & Serving