🍽️Soup

Rustic Persian Tomato Noodle Soup

Name: Rustic Persian Tomato Noodle Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: ½ packet soup noodles; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

"Experience the soul-warming simplicity of an Iranian village kitchen with this deeply comforting, one-pot tomato noodle masterpiece."

Prep:10 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

½ packet soup noodles
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

🌱 Dairy-Free🌱 Nut-Free🌱 Comfort Food🌱 Mediterranean⚡ Medium

❤️Health72%

😋Taste78%

🥳Joy88%

👨‍🍳Difficulty15/100

📜 The Story

Rooted in the ancient Persian tradition of 'Ash' or thick noodle soups, this rustic variation simplifies the complex herbal profile of traditional Iranian cuisine into a focused tomato-based comfort dish. It reflects the 'Dam-pokht' cooking style, where noodles are allowed to absorb the flavorful broth, a technique common in rural Iranian households.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

4/10

🧂Salty

5/10

🌶️Spicy

2/10

🍯Sweet

3/10

🍄umami

6/10

☕Bitter

1/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"A golden sheen of olive oil coats velvety, tender noodles that have swelled with the essence of simmered tomatoes and savory broth. The aroma is a soothing blend of sweet caramelized onions and sun-warmed fruit, offering a texture that sits perfectly between a hearty stew and a delicate pasta dish."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

For an authentic depth of flavor, lightly toast the dry noodles in a separate pan for 2 minutes before adding them to the liquid to unlock a nutty, roasted aroma.

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Avoid This

Using too much broth; this dish is intended to be thick and nearly liquid-less, so avoid the temptation to dilute the concentrated tomato base.

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Storage

Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days, though note that noodles will continue to soften; reheat with a tablespoon of water to loosen the starch.

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 3–5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Add the soup noodles, stir well, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the noodles to cook fully and absorb most of the liquid.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.