Iranian Barley Soup

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



Ingredients

 * 1 cup dried barley
 * ½ 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
 * ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 cup of cooked chickpeas or red kidney beans

Directions

 * 1) Put everything into a pot and then bring to a gentle boil.
 * 2) Simmer for 1¼ hours, stirring occasionally.
 * 3) Variations: Fry the onions in the oil before putting them in the pot.
 * 4) Add 1 cup of cooked chickpeas or red kidney beans a few minutes before serving