Ashe Shalgham (Persian Turnip Soup) - Cooking with Yousef

Hi friends, today we make Ashe Shalgam (also spelled Ash or Aash, which is Persian Turnip Soup. This delicious soup can be enjoyed at any time of day and is the lesser-known but just as tasty variation of the beloved Ash Reshteh.

This one doesn't take much time to cook, once you've gathered all the ingredients. And it will really help keep you warm in the chilly winter months.


Ingredients List:

• 6 Medium Turnips (or 4 large)
• 500-750 grams of Chopped Fresh Herbs included below:
• One bunch of Parsley
• One bunch of Cilantro
• One bunch of Dill
• One bunch of Chives (or green onion leaves which I use in the video)
• 2/3 Cup Rice (soaked in water)
• 2/3 Cup Green Lentil (soaked in water)
• 2/3 Cup Bulgur (soaked in water)
• 3 Onion
• 6-8 Cloves of Garlic
• Beef Bone Broth (or Chicken Broth or 3 Chicken Bouillon)
• 1 Tablespoon Turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 Black Pepper
• 3-4 Tablespoon Dried Mint
• Some Liquid Whey
• Cooking Oil

Additional condiments you can add at the end (pick one):
Liquid Whey (Khask) or Vinegar or Sour Grape Juice Kashk



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