ASH RESHTEH / EASY PERSIAN NOODLE SOUP RECIPE

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🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

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

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and cheaper than store-bought.

Heat 4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in the chickpeas, kidney beans, and brown lentils, cooking briefly.

Add the ground turmeric, paprika, and crushed black pepper, mixing well.

Pour in enough water to cover the legumes and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the legumes are tender.

Add the spinach, dill, chives, and spring onions, cooking for a few minutes until wilted.

Stir in the spaghetti noodles and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Season to taste and serve hot, garnished with yoghurt, olive oil, and chopped coriander leaves.

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