Flat Noodle and Kashk Soup

Name: Flat Noodle and Kashk Soup (Osh-e lakhshak)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 1 cup (240 g) liquid kashk*; 1 tablespoon dried mint flakes and 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon dried mint flakes and 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 6 cups (1.5 l) broth or water; ¼ pound (110 g) lasagna or pappardelle pasta (a broad fettuccini), cut into 2-inch (5cm) lengths; ¼ pound (110 g) lasagna or pappardelle pasta (a broad fettuccini), cut into 2-inch (5cm) lengths; 1 pound (450 g) chopped fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons dried mint flakes; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 6 cups (1.5 l) broth or water; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced; 2 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 4 tablespoons oil

Osh-e lakhshak

Preparation info

Makes
6
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 15

Appears in

Food of Life

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

About

Traditional to the Gonabad region of Khorasan in eastern Iran, this ancient osh recipe is known as a simpler, poor man’s version of the more sophisticated Noodle Soup.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons oil
2 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
4 cloves

Asia
Iran
Southeast Asia
Soup
Vegetarian

Method

In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until golden brown. Add salt, pepper, turmeric, mint flakes, and thyme, and sauté for 20 seconds.
Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the noodles and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and allow to simmer for