Ingredients
- 1 cup legumes (lentils, beans)
- 200 g noodles (reshteh or flat)
- 1 bunch fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, green onions)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash legumes and chop herbs finely; dice onion and mince garlic.
- Cook the base: Heat oil in a large pot; sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add legumes and broth: Stir in legumes, pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
- Incorporate herbs and spices: Add turmeric and half of the fresh herbs; cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add noodles: Incorporate noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with yogurt or sour cream, and garnish with remaining herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt. Feel free to substitute legumes based on what you have on hand. Adjust spices according to your taste for a personalized flavor profile.
