Ash-e-jow (Iranian/Persian Barley Soup)

I've seen a lot of recipes for Ash-e-jow (Iranian/Persian barley soup); however, my mother-in-law adds tomato paste for a bit of a different flavor and she doesn't add any lentils or beans. It's thick, filling, and delicious, and you could make it vegetarian by using vegetable stock.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

2 quarts chicken stock
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
¼ cup tomato paste
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon turmeric
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup diced carrots
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
8 lime wedges

Directions

Heat chicken stock in a large saucepan to a gentle simmer.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent. Add barley; stir 1 minute. Stir in hot stock, tomato paste, lime juice, turmeric, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.
Stir in carrots; continue simmering until soup thickened and carrots and barley tender, about 30 minutes. If soup is too thick, add hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream in a bowl, whisking constantly; gradually add to soup, whisking constantly. Stir in parsley. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193	Calories
7g	Fat
28g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 178mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g	11%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Calcium 45mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 287mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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