Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle and Bean Soup)

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Ash reshteh is a wonderful soup that's traditionally made with Persian noodles called "reshteh." You can find them in Middle Eastern stores or use linguine pasta as a substitute. This hearty spiced soup topped with yogurt and fried red onions is a Persian New Year tradition.

Submitted by AlliePeacock
Updated on August 7, 2024
close up view of Ash-e Reshteh (Persian Legume Soup) in a white bowl
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup dry chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

  • ⅓ cup dry kidney beans

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed

  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon dried mint

  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

  • 6 cloves garlic, or to taste, minced

  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

  • 6 cups vegetable stock

  • 3 bunches scallions, chopped (green parts only)

  • 3 cups packed chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 cups packed chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 cups packed chopped fresh mint

  • ½ cup dry lentils

  • ½ pound linguine pasta

  • 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

Directions

  1. Place chickpeas and kidney beans into a large container; cover with several inches of cool water. Let stand 8 hours to overnight; drain.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; continue cooking and stirring until onion is tender and golden brown, about 40 minutes more. Stir in dried mint; cook until onions become dark brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Set aside for garnish.

  3. Heat remaining olive oil in a stock pot; stir in yellow onions. Cook and stir until onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chickpeas, kidney beans, and turmeric; toss to combine. Stir in vegetable stock; simmer soup for 1 hour.

  4. Stir scallions, parsley, cilantro, mint, and lentils into soup; simmer 30 minutes more. Break linguine into 3 sections, stir into soup, and cook at a low boil until noodles are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.

  5. Stir 1/2 of the spinach into the soup until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining spinach and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. Stir flour with 3 tablespoons of the soup liquid together in a small bowl until smooth. Stir flour mixture back into soup. Continue to simmer soup over low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 30 minutes.

  7. Serve soup with yogurt and fried red onions.

Recipe Tips

Save time by frying the onions while the soup is simmering.

It is important to stir gently and often toward the end of the cooking process, or soup will stick to the bottom of the pot. Add more water or stock as needed to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

475 Calories
11g Fat
76g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 475
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 434mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 76g 28%
Dietary Fiber 17g 62%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 101mg 112%
Calcium 296mg 23%
Iron 11mg 60%
Potassium 1632mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.