Ash dandouni, Iranian legume and wheat soup
A very simple Iranian soup: chickpeas, beans, lentils, broad beans, and wheat soaked overnight, then cooked together for a long time.
Lentil soup is a simple and delicious recipe that can be prepared in just a few steps. It’s perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time30 min
- Resting24 hr
- Total24 hr 40 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodSaucepan
- Estimated cost$8.87 $2.22 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $0.69
- $1.85
- $3.01
- $3.29
- $0.03
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Soak the chickpeas, beans, lentils, broad beans, and wheat separately for 24 hours, changing the water each time.
- The following morning, fill a large pot with water and add the chickpeas and beans. Cook over low heat.
- When they are halfway cooked, add the broad beans and wheat, followed by the lentils. ≈ 3 min
- Simmer gently until everything is tender and the soup has thickened. Season with salt at the end of cooking.
The bill
Ash dandouni, Iranian legume and wheat soup
- 200 g of chickpeas$0.69
- 200 g of lentils$1.85
- 200 g of dried broad beans$3.01
- 200 g of wheat$3.29
- salt$0.03
Total$8.87
that's $2.22 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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