Ash-e jow (iranian barley soup)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried barley
½cupDried green or red lentils
6cupsWater
2mediumsOnions, diced
2tablespoonsOlive or sunflower oil
1tablespoonDried mint or parsley
1teaspoonTurmeric
½teaspoonGround black pepper

Directions

1) Put everything into a pot and then bring to a gentle boil.

2) Simmer for 1¼ hours, stirring occasionally.

3) Serve with feta cheese and salad.

Variations: Fry the onions, in the oil, before putting them in the pot. Add 1 cup of cooked chick peas or red kidney beans, a few minutes before serving.

From: ab684@... (Walter Brown). rfvc Digest V94 Issue #178 Aug. 26, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@... using MMCONV.