Ash eh Reshteh Persian Bean & Pasta Soup

Nutrition Information

214 Calories
45g Carbohydrates
30g Protein
695mg Potassium
8g Fiber
2g Sugar

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry green lentils, picked over

  • 1/2 cup dry chickpeas, picked over

  • 1/2 cup dry pinto beans, picked over

  • 14 cups water, plus more as needed

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided

  • 1 pound scallions (about 5 bunches), white and green parts separated, chopped

  • 5 ounces mature spinach (2-3 bunches), stemmed and finely chopped

  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro with soft stems (about 2 bunches)

  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley leaves (1-2 bunches)

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric plus a pinch, divided

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 medium white onion, chopped

  • 10 ounces reshteh 

  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium white onion, halved and thinly sliced crosswise

  • Pinch of ground turmeric

  • 5 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 3 tablespoons dried mint

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons kashk (see Note), labneh or crème fraîche

  • 1 tablespoon water

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