Name: Ash e Jow
Ingredients: 1 cup dried barley; 1/2 cup dried green or red lentils; 6 cup water; 2 medium onions, diced; 2 tablespoon olive or sunflower oil; 1 tablespoon dried mint or parsley; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Ash e Jow

Ingredients

1 cup dried barley
1/2 cup dried green or red lentils
6 cups water
2 medium onions, diced
2 tablespoons olive or sunflower oil
1 tablespoon dried mint or parsley
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Iranian Barley Soup. Makes 8 cups. Put everything into a pot and then bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally. 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.