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Saffron and Dill Persian Lentil Noodle Soup

Name: Saffron and Dill Persian Lentil Noodle Soup
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils; 1/2 cup dried noodles; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, diced; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp saffron threads; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

A fragrant, herbal twist with a luxurious touch.

37 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse lentils and set aside.
In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft.
Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, cook for 5 minutes.
Add lentils, water, and noodles, bring to a boil.
Stir in saffron threads and chopped fresh dill with lentils, water, and noodles.
Simmer for 25 minutes, stir in parsley before serving.

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