Iranian Barley Soup
From: win

Found online at an Iranian student website.

SERVES 4

• 1 cup dried barley
• 1/2 cup dry green lentils or red lentil
• 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

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.