Persian Barley Soup (Soup-e Jo or Ash-e Jo)
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Persian
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Serves: 6
 
A simple, vegan, 5-ingredient barley soup that will leave you warm and satisfied in the colder weather. Traditional Persian recipe.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup pearled barley
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 large carrot (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime
  • 2-4 cups water
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a deep, non-stick pot and saute the onions on medium-low heat until translucent (about 6-8 minutes).
  2. Add the broth and one cup of water along with the barley and simmer on low.
  3. Continue to simmer for about 90 minutes and adding water as needed.
  4. Grate or julienne the carrots and add them after an hour.
  5. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lime.
  6. The soup is done when it has reached a thick, gelatinous consistency.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup (1/6th recipe) Calories: 202 Fat: 7 Carbohydrates: 31 Sugar: 3 Sodium: 164 Protein: 5
Recipe by Ahu Eats at https://www.ahueats.com/2015/10/persian-barley-soup-soup-e-jo-or-ash-e-jo.html