Persian Noodle Soup

220 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 200 minutes

253 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	large	onions	and thinly sliced
3	tablespoons	vegetable oil
2	teaspoons	salt
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground
1	teaspoon	turmeric
10	cups	water
1/4	cup	red kidney beans	washed and soaked in cold water for 2 hours, drained
1/4	cup	navy beans	dried
1/4	cup	chickpeas (garbanzo beans)	dried
1/2	cup	lentils
1/2	cup	beef broth	preferably homemade
1/2	cup	chives	or scallions, coarsely chopped, fresh
1/2	cup	dill weed	fresh, chopped
1/2	cup	parsley leaves	fresh, coarsely chopped
6	cups	spinach	washed and chopped , or 3 cups frozen spinach chopped
1	each	beet	fresh, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2	pound	noodles	persian, or linguine
1	tablespoon	flour, all-purpose
1 c Liquid whey , 1	cups	wine vinegar

Directions

Brown the onions in 3 tablespoons oil in a large pot.

Add 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric.

Pour in 10 cups water and add kidney beans, navy beans and chickpeas; bring to boil, skim the froth as it forms, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes over medium heat.

Add lentils and beef broth.

Cook 55 minutes longer.

Add chopped chives or scallions, dill, parsley, spinach and beet.

Continue cooking, stirring from time to time, for 1-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender.

Correct seasoning and add water if the soup is too thick.

Add noodles and flour and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the liquid whey (or vinegar) and mix well.

Pour the soup into a tureen and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 661g

Amount per Serving

Calories 253 28% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	12%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 992mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 35.0g	12%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	37%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 10.0g	20%

Vitamin A	65%		Vitamin C	37%
Calcium	10%		Iron	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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