Wooden Spoon Over Simmering Soup at Zarqa Noodle Counter

Warm string lights cast a soft glow over a stainless steel pot simmering with broth at a noodle counter in Zarqa. A weathered wooden spoon rests across the rim, its grain darkened by steam and age. Tiny dust motes drift in the shafts of yellow light, suspended above the bubbling surface. The steam rises gently, blurring the edges of the ladle handle. Late summer heat lingers in the air, though the early morning hours keep the room quiet. The metal rim of the pot reflects the string lights, creating a pattern of small, bright points against the dark liquid inside. one drop of oil floats on the surface, catching the light.