Ash E Jow (Barley Soup) Iran Recipe

• 1 c. Barley
• 1/2 c. Dry Lentils Green Or possibly Red
• 6 c. water
• 2 med onions diced
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil or possibly sunflower
• 1 Tbsp. Dry Mint Flakes or possibly parsley
• 1/2 tsp Saffron *Note
• 1/2 tsp grnd black pepper

1. *NOTE: Original recipe used 1 tsp turmeric
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3. Put everything into a pot and then bring to a gentle boil.
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5. Simmer for 1 1/4 hrs, stirring occasionally.
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7. Serve with bread and salad.
8. Makes 8 c..
9. ** Variations**
10. Fry the onions, in the oil, before putting them in the pot.
11. Add in 1 c. of cooked chick peas or possibly red kidney beans, a few min before serving.
12. NOTES : This was very, very good...quick to combine.

barley, red, water, onions, extra virgin olive oil, mint flakes, saffron, black pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/ash-e-jow-barley-soup-iran-70088 (may not work)