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Traditional Persian Eshkeneh soup with eggs and potatoes

Traditional Persian Eshkeneh

Eshkeneh is a traditional Persian onion soup made with golden fried onions, eggs, potatoes, and aromatic dried fenugreek. This comforting Iranian recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a warm homemade meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Peel and finely slice the onions.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pot and fry the onions until golden brown.
  3. Add turmeric and dried fenugreek. Stir briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add flour and cook for one minute.
  5. Peel and dice the potatoes, then add them to the pot.
  6. Pour in the water, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  8. Beat the eggs lightly and gradually pour them into the soup while stirring gently.
  9. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the eggs are fully cooked.
  10. Serve hot with traditional Persian bread.