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Persian Noodle Soup

Cozy Persian Noodle Soup: A Plant-Based Hug in a Bowl

Persian Noodle Soup is a nourishing and aromatic plant-based dish perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil for flavor
  • 1 medium Onion chopped; shallots can be used
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced; garlic powder can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric or curry powder as substitute
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth homemade or low-sodium
For the Protein & Texture
  • 1 cup Lentils or split peas as alternative
  • 1 cup Chickpeas canned or cooked dried
  • 1 cup Navy Beans or black beans as substitute
  • 1 cup Kidney Beans feel free to swap with any other bean
For the Noodles & Greens
  • 8 ounces Persian Noodles or Linguine thin spaghetti can work
  • 4 cups Spinach or kale as a substitute
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Cilantro or parsley as replacement
  • 1 cup Parsley can increase cilantro instead
  • 2 tablespoons Dill fresh, frozen, or dried
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Yogurt consider vegan alternatives
  • Fried Onions for garnish, store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent and soft.
  2. Add minced garlic and turmeric, cook until fragrant.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and add lentils, chickpeas, navy beans, and kidney beans; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add noodles and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in chopped spinach, cilantro, parsley, and dill; cook until greens are wilted.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, serve garnished with sour cream and fried onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, let soup sit overnight before serving. Store it for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for 3 months without noodles and greens.

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