Aush (Noodle and Legume Soup)
SoupAfghanistan

AushNoodle and Legume Soup

Aush is an Afghan noodle soup with legumes, greens, herbs, and yogurt. This version uses lentils and cooked kidney beans for a hearty, thick consistency.

Prep

25m

Cook

1h

Serves

6

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
390kcal

Calories

19g

Protein

9g

Fat

60g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6
  • 200g
    Wheat Noodles
  • 200g
    Lentils (rinsed)
  • 200g
    Red Kidney Bean (cooked)
  • 180g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 10g
    Garlic (finely chopped)
  • 220g
    Spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 30g
    Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
  • 20g
    Fresh Dill (finely chopped)
  • 40ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 1.8l
    Water
  • 12g
    Salt
  • 3g
    Cumin Powder
  • 3g
    Coriander Powder
  • 250g
    Plain Yogurt
  • 3g
    Dried Mint (crushed)

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until golden.

  2. 02

    Add the garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt, and stir until fragrant.

  3. 03

    Pour in the water, add the lentils, and simmer until the lentils are almost tender.

  4. 04

    Add the red kidney beans and the wheat noodles and continue simmering until the noodles are cooked and the soup thickens slightly.

  5. 05

    Stir in the spinach, fresh coriander, and fresh dill and cook just until the greens wilt.

  6. 06

    Serve the soup hot with a spoonful of plain yogurt and a sprinkle of dried mint on each bowl.

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