Afghani Aash/ hand homemade noodle soup/ easy and testy

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole grain pasta offers more fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is more affordable.

Prepare homemade noodles by mixing 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 1/2 cups warm water to form a dough, then roll out and cut into noodles.

In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.

Add 6-8 cups water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add the homemade noodles and cook until tender.

Serve hot, topped with plain yogurt mixed with salt and chopped fresh garlic, chopped coriander, red beans, and fresh tomato paste.

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