Aush reshteh facts for kids
Iranian thick soup, aush reshteh, mainly consisting of herbs, beans, and noodles
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| Alternative names | آش رشته, aush reshteh, aush-e-reshteh, aashe reshteh, ash e-reshteh, āsh e reshteh, aash-e-reshteh-e |
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| Type | Thick soup |
| Course | First or main (optional) |
| Place of origin |  Iran |
| Main ingredients | Herbs, beans, lentil, noodles and turmeric |
| Variations | Pinto Beans can be replaced with kidney beans |
| Other information | A vegan dish if served without kashk |
Aush reshteh (pronounced "ash reshteh") is a delicious, thick soup. It comes from Iran and Azerbaijan. This special soup is a type of aush, which means "thick soup" in Persian. It's famous for its thin noodles, called reshteh, and a creamy dairy product called kashk.
What Makes Aush Reshteh Special?
Iran has more than 50 different kinds of thick soups. Aush reshteh is one of the most popular ones! It's packed with healthy ingredients.
Here's what usually goes into it:
- Noodles: Thin noodles called reshteh.
- Creamy Topping: Kashk, which is a bit like a fermented yogurt.
- Fresh Herbs: Lots of green herbs like parsley, spinach, dill, and spring onion. Sometimes coriander too!
- Beans and Lentils: Chickpeas, black-eyed peas, and lentils make it hearty.
- Other Goodies: Onions, flour, dried mint, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.
This soup is naturally vegetarian. If you don't add the kashk, it can even be a vegan dish! Sometimes, people might add a little meat, but it's usually enjoyed without it.
A Soup with a Long Story
Aush reshteh is a very old soup! Its recipe has changed over many, many years. Around the year 500 AD, noodles were added to the soup. This made it much more like the Aush reshteh we enjoy today.
This special soup is often served during important Iranian celebrations. These include Nowruz (the Persian New Year) and Sizdah Be-dar. It's also a popular dish during the colder autumn and winter months. The noodles in the soup are believed to bring good luck and fortune for the new year!
See also
In Spanish: Ash reshteh para niños
