When you want a great tasting soup or stew in this cold weather, you will need to start with a great tasting Chicken Stock. Making Homemade Chicken Stock is as simple as filling a large stockpot with chicken, fresh vegetables, seasoning and water, then simmering it for several hours. The outcome is a rich and…
SOUP MORGH ZAFERANI
Soup Morgh Zaferani is a Persian chicken soup with saffron, vegetables, and vermicelli noodles. This delicious “red gold” soup is made with rich homemade chicken broth, diced carrots and potatoes. The soup is cooked for a short time, just until the vegetables are tender and flavorful but still hold their vibrant colors. The chopped fresh parsley…
TOMATO BASIL SOUP
This Tomato Basil soup is all about flavor and substance. Fresh vegetables, an apple and a small amount of Orzo pasta give this soup a lot of flavor and a thicker consistency that makes it deliciouse and satisfying. If you’re a fan of heavy cream you may add a small amount at the end, but this…
AASH SHALGHAM آش شلغم
Aash Shalgham is a Persian turnip soup is known and loved as the best cold remedy in Iran’s cold winter months. Shalgham is turnip and Aash is what Persians call a thick and hearty soup. There are many varieties of Aash in the Persian cuisine with complex flavors and usually numerous ingredients that make them wholesome and…
TANDIR AASHI تندیر آشی | GARBANZO POTAGE
The recipe for this hearty Garbanzo Bean (chickpea) Potage (Pottage) or Tandir Aashi is from my home town of Tabriz in Eastern Azerbaijan, Iran. The word Tandir is Azeri for Tandoor oven, and Aashi means Aash in Azeri, which describes many thick soups in Azeri/Persian cuisine. This particular aash is thicker than most and is cooked…
DASH KALAM BORANISI | AASH KALAM GHOMRI | KOHLRABI POTTAGE
Kohlrabi is Dash Kalam in Azeri and translates to “rock cabbage,” it is Kalam Ghomri in Farsi. Boranisi is Borani in Azeri and as all borani dishes it is served with yogurt. The Dash Kalam Boranisi , (Aash Kalam Ghomri) at first glance looks very similar to many Persian soups (aash), but it is much thicker and…
AASH RESHTEH آش رشته
Aash Reshteh is a hearty Persian noodle soup with fresh herbs and legumes. Reshteh means noodles. The type of noodles used in this particular Aash is called reshteh aash, which are flat flour noodles. Aash Reshteh is very popular in Iran, whether enjoying a hot pot of it for a Friday lunch with the family, or cooking…
SOUP JO سوپ جو | CREAM OF BARLEY SOUP
Soup Jo is Cream of Barley Soup. It is very wholesome and satisfying and perfect for this time of year. It has the barley (jo) goodness combined with fresh ingredients. It is very healthy, thick and creamy without using any heavy cream. The secret is in the simple white sauce (bechamel sauce) that is made with low…
BLACK and RED BEAN CHILI
The cold November winds outside welcome a hot bowl of this Black and Red Bean Chili today. It is a wholesome and hearty meal with all fresh ingredients and a homemade spice blend. When you take the extra step to cook from scratch you are rewarded with great taste and satisfied customers around your…