Persian Style Aash Soup

A warming Persian-inspired soup packed with fresh herbs, tomatoes and our Persian-Style Rice& Lentils. Rich, comforting and full of flavour, this wholesome dish is perfect for cosy lunches and easy weeknight dinners.


Written by Merchant Gourmet
30 minutes Serves 2 Beginner
Persian Style Aash Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 large garlic clove, crushed
  • Large bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • Large bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 x 250g pouch Merchant Gourmet Persian Style Rice & Lentils
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • Small handful fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper

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Persian Style Rice & Lentils
Persian Style Rice & Lentils
250G
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  2. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook until softened and caramelised.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the parsley and coriander and cook until wilted.
  5. Stir through the paprika, cinnamon and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the flour and stir well to coat the vegetables.
  7. Pour in the chopped tomatoes along with one tin of water. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer until slightly thickened.
  8. Stir through the Merchant Gourmet Persian Style Rice & Lentils and heat through.
  9. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  10. Serve topped with the spring onions, dill and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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