Aush - Afghan Noodle Soup
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 35mins
Serves or Makes: 6

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ingredients

  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • pinch garlic paste
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon tomato bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 14 cups water
  • noodles of choice
  • 1 can garbanzo, drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • yogurt, for topping
  • dried mint, for topping
  • paprika, for topping
  • cayenne, for topping

Method

  • Step 1

    Sauté one small onion in oil with a pinch of garlic paste.

  • Step 2

    Add 1 small 6oz can of tomato paste, mix it up and add in your spices: 1 TBSP ground coriander, 1 TBSP tomato bouillon, 1 tsp salt (you’ll need more later to adjust to your preference), 1 tsp dried mint, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix and stir for a few minutes.

  • Step 3

    Add in water until the pot is full a little over half.

  • Step 4

    Close the lid and let this come to a boil.

  • Step 5

    Once boiled, add in noodles of choice (spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine will work well just make sure to break it up. I used oriental noodles).

  • Step 6

    Allow the noodles to soften a little over halfway then add in drained beans.

  • Step 7

    Let the noodles finish softening and the liquid reduce and thicken just a bit (adjust your salt if needed, I added more).

  • Step 8

    You are ready to serve and top with whatever you like!