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A hearty bowl of Aush/Ash Reshteh, which is a green Persian dish

Aush/Ash Reshteh

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot/Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 cups Vegetable or Chicken broth
  • 12 oz Noodles
  • 1 cup Spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup Parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Green Onions, diced
  • 1 can Chickpeas
  • 1 can Red Kidney Beans
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt, additional for topping bowl

Optional Toppings

  • Dried Mint
  • Dried Dill
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Hot Oil

Instructions

  • To make this Persian version of Aush, begin by sautéing onions in oil.
  • Add minced garlic, turmeric, and salt, and continue to sauté for another minute.
  • Pour in the broth and add noodles. Bring to a simmer and cook until noodles are tender.
  • Then add chopped spinach, cilantro, parsley, green onions, chickpeas and red kidney beans to the pot. 
  • In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt until smooth. You can add a ladle of hot soup broth to the yogurt and mix before adding it to the pot. This prevents curdling.
  • Let it simmer until ready to be eaten!

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