Pomegranate Soup (Ash-E Anar) Recipe

Name: Pomegranate Soup (Ash-E Anar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup parsley chopped; 3/4 cup cilantro chopped; 1 cup spinach chopped; 1 leek medium; 8 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup rice uncooked; 1 cup yellow split peas; 1/4 cup pomegranate paste or 1 cup pomegranate juice or 2 cups pomeg; 2 tablespoons sugar; salt; pepper; 6 tablespoons pomegranate seeds optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup parsley chopped
3/4 cup cilantro chopped
1 cup spinach chopped
1 leek medium
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup rice uncooked
1 cup yellow split peas
1/4 cup pomegranate paste or 1 cup pomegranate juice or 2 cups pomeg
2 tablespoons sugar
salt
pepper
6 tablespoons pomegranate seeds optional

1
Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat and add parsley, cilantro and spinach.:
2
Cut leek in half, lengthwise, spread the layers of the leek open and hold them under running water to remove the sand and dirt trapped inside the leek.
3
Coarsely chop leeks and add to the mixture in the pot.
4
Cook vegetables for 15 minutes.
5
Pour in broth and lemon juice.
6
Cover pot and bring to a boil, then add rice and split peas. 7. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes.
7
Stir in sugar and pomegranate paste.
8
Cover pot and simmer for 20 more minutes.
9
Season soup to taste with salt & pepper.
10
When ready to serve, pour soup into individual bowls and garnish top of each bowl with 1 TBS pomegranate seeds (optional).

307

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup parsley chopped, 3/4 cup cilantro chopped, 1 cup spinach chopped, and more.

Yes, Pomegranate Soup (Ash-E Anar) 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.

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Pomegranate Soup (Ash-E Anar)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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