Aash-e Anar (Pomegranate Soup)
This vibrant Persian pomegranate soup is a delightful balance of sweet and sour flavors, featuring tender meatballs, split peas, and fresh herbs. It's a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for a cool evening.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 1 t 30 min
- Annoksia
- 4
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
- Annosta kohti
- 522 kcal
Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: gluteeni. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
meatballs
- 250 gground beef, lean
- 0,5 kplyellow onion, grated
- 1 rklall-purpose flour
- 0,5 tlsalt
- 0,25 tlblack pepper
soup base
- 1 kplyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 rklolive oil
- 1 tlturmeric
- 0,5 kuppisplit peas, rinsed
soup liquid
- 4 kuppipomegranate juice, unsweetened
- 2 kuppiwater
herbs
- 0,5 kuppifresh mint, chopped
- 0,5 kuppifresh cilantro, chopped
- 0,5 kuppifresh parsley, chopped
thickener
- 0,25 kuppirice, rinsed
seasoning
- 2 rklpomegranate molasses
- 1 tlsugar(valinnainen)
garnish
- 0,25 kuppipomegranate seeds(valinnainen)
Välineet
grater · large pot · mixing bowl · dutch oven
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, flour, salt, and black pepper for the meatballs.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: Ensure the grated onion is squeezed of excess liquid before adding to the meat mixture.
- 2
Mix well until just combined, then form into small, marble-sized meatballs and set aside.
Noin 10 min
Kokin vinkki: Wet your hands slightly to prevent the meat mixture from sticking.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Noin 1 min
- 4
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Noin 7 min
- 5
Stir in the turmeric and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Noin 1 min
- 6
Add the rinsed split peas to the pot and stir to combine.
Noin 1 min
- 7
Pour in the pomegranate juice and water, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Noin 5 min
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the split peas to partially cook.
Noin 20 min
- 9
Gently add the prepared meatballs to the simmering soup.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: Add them one by one to prevent them from sticking together.
- 10
Stir in the chopped fresh mint, cilantro, parsley, and rinsed rice.
Noin 1 min
- 11
Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through, the split peas are tender, and the rice is soft.
Noin 25 min
Kokin vinkki: Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- 12
Stir in the pomegranate molasses. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or optional sugar to balance the flavors.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: The amount of sugar needed will depend on the sweetness of your pomegranate juice and personal preference.
- 13
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds, if desired.
Annosta kohti
Ravintoarvot
- Kalorit
- 521,8kcal
- Proteiini
- 19g
- Hiilihydraatit
- 67g
- Rasva
- 20,5g
- Kuitu
- 5,7g
- Sokeri
- 42,1g
Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.
Säilytä hyvänä
Store leftover Aash-e Anar in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or pomegranate juice if the soup has thickened too much.