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Ash Reshteh from Iran

Ash Reshteh

📍 Nationwide ★ 4.5
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Reviewed by the WhatWhereVacay editorial team

Thick herb, bean and noodle soup topped with whey.

About Ash Reshteh

A hearty green soup of herbs, beans, lentils and reshteh noodles is finished with fried mint, crispy onion and tangy kashk whey. It is the soul-warming soup of Persian New Year and gatherings.

🏛️ History & Culture

Ash Reshteh is a classic Persian soup whose origins are deeply tied to Iranian culinary tradition, though its exact historical beginnings are not precisely documented. It is traditionally prepared for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and is often served during gatherings and religious observances, symbolizing abundance and the coming of spring.

Regional variations exist across Iran, with households adjusting the balance of herbs like spinach, parsley, and cilantro, or the mix of beans and lentils. The defining features—reshteh noodles and tangy kashk—remain constant, and the dish holds cultural significance as a comfort food that brings families together, especially as a hearty, nourishing meal during colder months.

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