Aash-E Shalgham (Beef and Herb Soup) Recipe

Name: Aash-E Shalgham (Beef and Herb Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; ½ cup yellow split peas; 5 cups water; 2 cups ground beef; 1 cup basmati rice; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh chives, minced; ⅔ cup fresh spinach, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 4 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; salt and black pepper, to taste; yogurt (optional); naan bread (optional)

Servings: persons

2 large onions
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
½ cup yellow split peas
5 cups water
2 cups ground beef
1 cup basmati rice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
⅔ cup fresh spinach, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
salt and black pepper, to taste
yogurt (optional)
naan bread (optional)

1
Chop one onion and saute in oil until golden brown.
2
Add turmeric, peas and water.
3
Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Grate the second onion and mix into the ground beef.
5
Form ground beef and onion mixture into small walnut sized balls and add to simmering soup mixture.
6
Simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Add the rice, parsley, cilantro, chives and spinach.
8
Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
9
The rice should be tender at this point.
10
In another pan, melt butter and stir fry the garlic for 2-3 minutes making sure it does not burn.
11
Add the mint, giving it a quick stir and then sprinkle over the soup.
12
Serve.

664

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, ½ cup yellow split peas, and more.

Yes, Aash-E Shalgham (Beef and Herb Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aash-E Shalgham (Beef and Herb Soup)

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