Aash-e Gojeh Farangi Tomato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 onions, divided
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups beef stock
• 3 tablespoons split peas
• 2 cups rice, basmati
• 1 lb hamburger
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 4 scallions, greens and all
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon mint

Recipe

• 1 peel an slice 2 onions; fry in oil until golden.
• 2 add turmeric, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
• 3 add beef stock; add split peas; cook 10 minutes
• 4 wash rice; add to soup; cook for 10 minutes.
• 5 peel and grate remaining 2 onions.
• 6 add to meat with egg; shape into small balls; add to soup.
• 7 wash herbs; mince fine; add to soup; cook 10 minutes.
• 8 fry mint in oil; chop finely; if fresh add to top of soup like garnish.