Aush is a hearty and tasty Afghan soup made with lentils and noodles. It is full of fresh herbs and spices that smell great. This dish is great for when it's cold outside or whenever you want a healthy bowl of soup.
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon ground turmeric. 1 teaspoon ground coriander. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Salt to taste. 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth. 2 cups water. 200g dried noodles. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Lemon wedges, for serving.
Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Saut until onion turns translucent. Stir in ground turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute. Add rinsed lentils to the pot. Stir well to coat them with the spices. Pour in vegetable or chicken broth along with water. Season with salt. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Once the lentils are tender, add cooked noodles to the soup. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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