Ash-E Anar (Persian Pomegranate Soup)
Emerald ash borer (agrilus planipennis) was first found infesting ash trees in the detroit, michigan, area in the summer of 2002.
Recipe Summary Ash-E Anar (Persian Pomegranate Soup)
I found this recipe online and have cleaned it up for easy directions. Very traditional and wonderful flavor. Play around with spices to increase the heat as desired.Ingredients | Nebraska Emerald Ash Borer Map 20204 tablespoons olive oil2 large sweet onions, chopped6 cloves garlic, minced¾ cup yellow split peas2 quarts chicken stock2 tablespoons ground black pepper1 tablespoon ground turmeric2 ¼ teaspoons mild paprika¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper¼ teaspoon ground fennel seeds1 cinnamon stick1 ½ pounds ground lamb¼ cup minced onion2 tablespoons minced fresh mint2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1 clove garlic, minced1 cup basmati rice½ cup minced fresh parsley½ cup minced fresh mint¼ cup pomegranate molasses1 tablespoon honey2 cups pomegranate seeds¼ cup heavy whipping cream, or more to tasteDirectionsHeat oil in a heavy stockpot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in split peas; cook until peas take on a bit of color, about 1 minute.Pour chicken stock into the pot. Add pepper, turmeric, paprika, cayenne, fennel seeds, and cinnamon stick. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender, about 20 minutes.While soup is simmering, prepare meatballs. Mix lamb, minced onion, mint, parsley, and garlic together. Form into walnut-sized meatballs. Drop meatballs into the simmering soup. Cook until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.Discard cinnamon stick from the soup. Add basmati rice, parsley, mint, pomegranate molasses, and honey. Cook until rice softens, about 20 minutes.Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with pomegranate seeds and cream.Add pomegranate seeds to each bowl individually, not to the stockpot, as they will soften rapidly and lose their red color.Other herbs you could use instead of parsley or mint: celery leaves, cilantro, chives, or green onion.You can substitute or leave out meatballs for a vegetarian option. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.Info | Nebraska Emerald Ash Borer Map 2020prep: 15 mins cook: 1 hr 5 mins total: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings
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