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Aash-e Anar (Pomegranate Soup)

Name: Aash-e Anar (Pomegranate Soup)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 porsjoner
Cuisine: persian
Ingredients: 250 g ground beef lean; 0,5 stk. yellow onion grated; 1 ss all-purpose flour; 0,5 ts salt; 0,25 ts black pepper; 1 stk. yellow onion finely chopped; 2 ss olive oil; 1 ts turmeric; 0,5 kopp split peas rinsed; 4 kopp pomegranate juice unsweetened; 2 kopp water; 0,5 kopp fresh mint chopped; 0,5 kopp fresh cilantro chopped; 0,5 kopp fresh parsley chopped; 0,25 kopp rice rinsed; 2 ss pomegranate molasses; 1 ts sugar (valgfritt); 0,25 kopp pomegranate seeds (valgfritt)

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.

En original oppskrift av Forkin

Total tid: 1 t 30 min
Porsjoner: 4
Vanskelighetsgrad: Middels
Per porsjon: 522 kcal

Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde gluten. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.

Forberedelser

Ingredienser

meatballs

250 gground beef, lean
0,5 stk.yellow onion, grated
1 ssall-purpose flour
0,5 tssalt
0,25 tsblack pepper

soup base

1 stk.yellow onion, finely chopped
2 ssolive oil
1 tsturmeric
0,5 koppsplit peas, rinsed

soup liquid

4 kopppomegranate juice, unsweetened
2 koppwater

herbs

0,5 koppfresh mint, chopped
0,5 koppfresh cilantro, chopped
0,5 koppfresh parsley, chopped

thickener

0,25 kopprice, rinsed

seasoning

2 sspomegranate molasses
1 tssugar(valgfritt)

garnish

0,25 kopppomegranate seeds(valgfritt)

Utstyr

grater · large pot · mixing bowl · dutch oven

Fremgangsmåte

Trinn for trinn

1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, flour, salt, and black pepper for the meatballs.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 10 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 1 min
4
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Omtrent 7 min
5
Stir in the turmeric and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Omtrent 1 min
6
Add the rinsed split peas to the pot and stir to combine.
Omtrent 1 min
7
Pour in the pomegranate juice and water, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Omtrent 5 min
8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the split peas to partially cook.
Omtrent 20 min
9
Gently add the prepared meatballs to the simmering soup.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: Add them one by one to prevent them from sticking together.
10
Stir in the chopped fresh mint, cilantro, parsley, and rinsed rice.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 25 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: 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.

Per porsjon

Næringsinnhold

57%Poengsum

Kalorier: 521,8kcal
Protein: 19g
Karbohydrater: 67g
Fett: 20,5g
Fiber: 5,7g
Sukker: 42,1g

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Oppbevaring

Store leftover Aash-e Anar in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Oppvarming

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or pomegranate juice if the soup has thickened too much.