Follow these steps for perfect results
chickpeas
soaked overnight, rinsed, and drained
navy beans
soaked overnight, rinsed, and drained
kidney beans
soaked overnight, rinsed, and drained
olive oil
plus extra for drizzling
yellow onions
thinly sliced
turmeric
ground
cumin
ground
poblano chili
diced
garlic
minced
green or brown lentils
rinsed
salt
vegetable broth
low sodium if possible
fresh spinach
washed and chopped
linguine
broken in half
parsley
chopped
cilantro
chopped
fresh dill
chopped
lemon juice
Soak chickpeas, navy beans, and kidney beans overnight.
Rinse and drain the soaked beans.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add thinly sliced yellow onions, ground turmeric, and ground cumin.
Sauté onions until soft, golden, and fragrant (8-10 minutes).
Add minced garlic and diced poblano chili.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant but not browning.
Add chickpeas, navy beans, kidney beans, and rinsed green or brown lentils.
Add salt and vegetable broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Simmer for an hour (or up to 80 minutes), with the lid slightly ajar, until beans are tender.
Add an extra cup of broth.
Add fresh spinach and linguine (broken in half).
Simmer until linguine is tender but slightly al dente (10 minutes).
Add chopped parsley, cilantro, and fresh dill.
Simmer for a minute to incorporate herbs.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Stir in lemon juice.
Serve with cashew cream or a drizzle of olive oil.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of chili based on your spice preference.
Soaking beans overnight reduces cooking time and improves digestibility.
Add a squeeze of lime juice instead of lemon for a slightly different flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Soup can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs and a dollop of cashew cream or a drizzle of olive oil.
Serve with warm bread or naan.
Offer a side of fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
The acidity cuts through the richness of the soup.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional soup served for Nowruz (Persian New Year), symbolizing good fortune and a prosperous new year.
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