IRAN How to Cook Best Noodle Soup Ever on DIY Can Stove in the Mountains | Ash Reshteh

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs provide flavor at a lower cost.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain noodles add fiber, while pasta is often more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are a nutritious alternative, and canned beans save prep time.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add lentils and chickpeas, stirring to coat with oil.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.

Add fresh herbs, spinach, and kale, and cook for another 10 minutes.

Stir in noodles and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Season with turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Add lemon juice and stir to combine.

Serve hot, garnished with fried onions and mint.

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