Description
A comforting bowl of Persian Noodle Soup, bursting with fragrant spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
- Persian-style noodles (reshteh), egg noodles, or rice noodles
- Vegetable broth or chicken broth
- Kale or spinach, carrots, and mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- Diced onions
- Minced garlic
- Grated ginger
- Fresh cilantro, parsley, and mint
- Turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop vegetables—slice onions, carrots, and mushrooms; rinse and roughly chop greens and herbs.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for an additional minute.
- Add Spices: Add turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper, stirring to coat the onions.
- Incorporate the Broth and Noodles: Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- Finish with Vegetables: Stir in mushrooms, carrots, and greens, simmering until vegetables are tender (5-7 minutes).
- Season and Serve: Stir in fresh herbs and lemon juice just before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional herbs, if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve hot with a side of crusty bread or salad.
Notes
For best flavor, do not rush the sautéing process. Add noodles to bowls before ladling broth to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, Persian, noodles, vegetarian, comfort food, healthy