How To Make Persian Ash-Reshteh Soup

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and often healthier.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often less expensive and nutritious.

Chop 2 onions into a coarse texture.

Heat a large pot over high heat and add the chopped onions.

Fry the onions until golden brown.

Add 1 tablespoon of saffron to the pot.

Pour in 8 cups of water.

Add drained kidney beans, chickpeas, and soaked lentils to the pot.

Add chopped herbs into the pot.

Season with 3 tablespoons of salt and 1 tablespoon of black pepper.

Let the mixture cook for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add dry yogurt (cash) and noodles to the pot.

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