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Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle and Herb Soup), and where to source it

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Add the reshteh noodles only in the last 10 minutes, because these thin noodles turn to mush and cloud the whole pot if they cook any longer than that.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep30 min
Cook90 min
Makesserves 8
CuisinePersian
Cost$
Vegan
Contains  gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 8 servings
mixed dried beans and chickpeas
1.5 cups
300 g
Local / market
lentils
1/2 cup
100 g
Local / market
reshteh noodles
8 oz
225 g
Local / market
parsley, cilantro, spinach, dill
8 cups chopped
400 g
Local / market
kashk (fermented whey)
1/2 cup
120 ml
Local / market
dried mint
2 tbsp
6 g
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onions
3
3
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turmeric
1 tsp
2 g
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Soak the beans and chickpeas overnight, then simmer with turmeric until nearly tender, adding lentils partway.60 min
  2. Stir in the chopped herbs and cook until the soup is thick and dark green.20 min
  3. Fry sliced onions until deep brown, and bloom the dried mint in a little of that oil.15 min
  4. Break in the reshteh noodles and simmer only until just tender.10 min
  5. Swirl in most of the kashk, then top each bowl with fried onion, mint oil and a drizzle of kashk.5 min
The Toolkit

large soup pot · skillet · ladle

Straight Answers
Can you make Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle and Herb Soup) in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle and Herb Soup)? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle and Herb Soup) ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle and Herb Soup) gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).

Is Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle and Herb Soup) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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