Aush

Name: Aush
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water for dough; 1 can kidney beans, drained; 1 can chickpeas, drained; 200g ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup chopped spinach; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup fresh dill; 1 cup yogurt; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp dried mint; 6 cups water; Salt and pepper

آش (AHSH)

Afghan Noodle Soup

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 388 kcal

A hearty soup brimming with hand-pulled noodles, kidney beans, chickpeas, and fresh herbs, crowned with tangy yogurt and fragrant dried mint. This beloved Afghan comfort dish is a complete meal in a single warming bowl.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 18.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

large pot rolling pin skillet ladle

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water for dough
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can chickpeas, drained
200g ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup chopped spinach
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup fresh dill
1 cup yogurt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp dried mint
6 cups water
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Make a firm dough from flour, water, and a pinch of salt. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Rest covered for 20 minutes.
2
Roll dough thin and cut into 5mm wide noodles by hand. Toss with a little flour to prevent sticking.
3
Brown ground beef with diced onion in a large pot. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the paste darkens.
4
Add 6 cups of water, kidney beans, and chickpeas. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes to build flavor in the broth.
5
Drop hand-cut noodles into the simmering broth. Cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender. Add spinach, cilantro, and dill in the last 2 minutes.
6
Mix yogurt with minced garlic and salt. Ladle soup into bowls, top with garlic yogurt, and sprinkle generously with dried mint. Drizzle with a little oil.

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Did You Know?

In Afghanistan, aush is traditionally served at charity events and Nowruz celebrations — large pots feed entire neighborhoods as an act of communal generosity.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
rolling pin
skillet
ladle

The Story Behind Aush

Aush connects Afghanistan to the ancient Central Asian noodle-making tradition that stretches from China through the Silk Road to Persia. The word "aush" itself is related to the Persian "ash," the broad category of thick soups and stews. Afghan aush distinguishes itself through the combination of hand-pulled noodles, multiple legumes, and an abundance of fresh herbs that reflect the country's position at the intersection of culinary worlds. This hearty dish was historically communal food, prepared in enormous quantities for religious gatherings, Nowruz festivities, and charitable events.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed winter meals, nowruz, communal gatherings 📜 Origins: Ancient Central Asian noodle tradition

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Aush

Nutrition & Info

Dietary

Allergen Warnings

Equipment Needed

Instructions

Did You Know?

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

The Story Behind Aush

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