Asure (Fruit And Nut Soup) Recipe

• 1 c. White beans
• 1 c. Garbanzos
• 1 c. Barley
• 1 c. Dry apricots, cut up
• 1 c. Raisins, cut up
• 1/2 c. Figs, cut up
• 1 c. Sugar, or possibly to taste Water to make about four qts
• 1/2 c. Filberts, toasted
• 1/2 c. Walnut pcs Grnd walnuts for topping

1. The night before, rinse and soak the beans (garbanzo and white together) and the barley in 2 different bowls.
2. In the morning, drain and cook till tender, again in 2 pans.
3. In a large pot, combine beans, barley, fruit, sugar, and water.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, till fruit is very soft and barley starch is released.
5. Correct for sweetness; stir in filberts and walnuts.
6. Allow to cold or possibly chill, if you like.
7. Serve as snack or possibly dessert with walnuts sprinkled on top.

white beans, garbanzos, barley, apricots, raisins, sugar, walnuts

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/asure-fruit-and-nut-soup-71267 (may not work)