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