Ashura Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat berries
• 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1/2 cup boiled white beans
• 2 tablespoons riceInstead: bulgur
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 6 cups hot water
• Salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Soak the wheat overnight and boil it until tender.

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion and sauté in olive oil until translucent.

3. 3

   Add boiled wheat, chickpeas, beans, and rice to the pot.

4. 4

   Pour in hot water and simmer for about 35-40 minutes until the rice is soft.

5. 5

   Add cumin, mint, and salt, then cook for a few more minutes.

6. 6

   Serve hot, drizzled with infused oil if desired.

Note. Using pre-boiled legumes will significantly shorten the cooking time.