Easy Rich Afghan Ash Noodle Soup Recipe

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs while pasta is more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: white beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

White beans are lower in calories, and canned beans save time.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers more nutrients, while frozen spinach is budget-friendly.

Add oil to a large pot and heat.

Add chopped onions and salt, cooking until softened and browned, about 10 minutes.

Add minced garlic and spices (coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper) to the onions, cooking for 1 minute.

Stir in tomato paste and cook until it turns dark red.

Add ground beef and cook until no longer raw, mixing with spices and tomato.

Incorporate dill and mint into the mixture.

Add pasta directly to the pot.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

While the water heats, prepare yogurt sauce with yogurt, lemon juice, mint, and salt.

Add chickpeas to the pot once the pasta is cooked and stir to combine.

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