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Persian Noodle Soup (Ash Reshteh)

A hearty Persian noodle soup made with herbs, legumes, and noodles, traditionally served during special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Legumes and Grains
  • 1 cup lentils green or brown
  • 1 cup chickpeas cooked
  • 1 cup rice short-grain or basmati
Herbs and Vegetables
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Noodles and Spices
  • 200 grams reshteh noodles or any flat noodles
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Broth and Garnish
  • 8 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup kashk fermented whey, for garnish
  • 1 bunch fried onions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon dried mint for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Rinse and soak the lentils and chickpeas in water for at least 2 hours.
  2. Chop the parsley, cilantro, spinach, onion, and garlic.
Cook the Base
  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until golden.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  3. Stir in the turmeric, black pepper, and salt.
Add Legumes and Broth
  1. Add the soaked lentils, chickpeas, and rice to the pot.
  2. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
Add Herbs and Noodles
  1. Stir in the chopped herbs and let them cook for another 15 minutes.
  2. Add the reshteh noodles and cook until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
Serve the Soup
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with kashk, fried onions, and dried mint.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 12gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup is traditionally served during Persian New Year (Nowruz) and is rich in flavors and nutrients.

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