Persian Sweet and Sour Soup Recipe

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Persian Sweet and Sour Soup
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  1. In a bowl, combine grated onion with ground turkey. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp parsley. Mix well and shape into chestnut-sized meatballs.
  2. Brown the 2 sliced onions in 1/4 cup oil in a large pot. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and turmeric. Add the split peas and saute for a few more minutes. Pour in 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the remaining parsley, scallions, beet leaves, fresh mint, and cilantro. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 25 minutes more.
  4. Add the prunes, apricots, and meatballs. Cook, covered, 25 minutes more.
  5. Add the rice and hazelnuts. Cover and cook 45 minutes more.
  6. Mix the sugar and vinegar together and stir into the soup. Cook for 25 minutes longer. Add more warm water if soup is too thick. Taste for seasoning and add either sugar or vinegar to make a sweet and sour flavor. (Freeze or refrigerate at this point.)
  7. Shortly before serving, prepare the garnish by browning the onion and garlic in 2 tbsp oil. Remove from heat. Add crushed mint flakes and turmeric and mix well.
  8. Pour the soup into a tureen. Pour the garlic-mint garnish on top and serve hot with flat bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3446.82 Kcal (14431 kJ)
Calories from fat 1438.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 159.88g 246%
Cholesterol 334.62mg 112%
Sodium 3894.14mg 162%
Potassium 6750.77mg 144%
Total Carbs 389.78g 130%
Sugars 191.87g 767%
Dietary Fiber 56.33g 225%
Protein 142.18g 284%
Vitamin C 160.6mg 268%
Vitamin A 3.2mg 107%
Iron 408.1mg 2267%
Calcium 905mg 91%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.07 Kcal (377 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.18g 246%
Cholesterol 8.74mg 112%
Sodium 101.76mg 162%
Potassium 176.41mg 144%
Total Carbs 10.19g 130%
Sugars 5.01g 767%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 225%
Protein 3.72g 284%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 268%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 107%
Iron 10.7mg 2267%
Calcium 23.7mg 91%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 81.5
    Points
  • 92
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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