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Persian Noodle Soup Recipe

Delicious Persian Noodle Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this Persian Noodle Soup Recipe, a comforting dish rich in flavors and nutrition, perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use any neutral oil as a substitute.
  • 1 large Onion Diced.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Can be replaced with coriander.
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth Homemade is preferred.
Protein and Bulk Ingredients
  • 1 cup Lentils Rinsed.
  • 1 cup Chickpeas Cooked.
  • 1 cup Navy Beans Cooked.
  • 1 cup Kidney Beans Cooked.
Noodles and Greens
  • ½ pound Persian Noodles or Linguine Rice noodles are a gluten-free option.
  • 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.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
  2. Next, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the pot. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth and add 1 cup each of rinsed lentils, cooked chickpeas, cooked navy beans, and cooked kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. After 20 minutes, stir in ½ pound of Persian noodles or linguine. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until tender.
  5. Add 3 cups of chopped spinach, 1 cup of chopped cilantro, 1 cup of chopped parsley, and 1 cup of chopped dill. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the greens wilt.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot topped with sour cream or yogurt and fried onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months before adding noodles and herbs.

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