Iranian Barley Soup

Description
Found online at an Iranian student website and posted per a recipe request.



Ingredients

 * 1 cup dried barley


 * 1/2 cup dry green lentils or red lentils


 * 6 cups water


 * 2 medium onions, chopped


 * 2 tablespoons olive oil or sunflower oil


 * 1 tablespoon dried mint or parsley


 * 1 teaspoon turmeric


 * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

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


 * Simmer for 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally.


 * 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 min before serving