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

By: Autumn Leaves  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"I've seen a lot of recipes for this soup; however, my mother-in-law adds tomato paste for a bit of a different flavour 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."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 8 lime wedges

Directions

  1. Heat the chicken stock in a pot to a gentle simmer.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and saute the onion until translucent. Add the pearl barley to the pot and stir for one minute. Stir in the hot chicken stock, turmeric, lime juice, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Mix in the carrots and continue simmering 30 minutes or until the soup has thickened and the carrots and barley are tender. If the soup is too thick, add hot water, one tablespoon at a time.
  4. Place the sour cream in a small bowl. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of hot soup mixture into sour cream, whisking constantly. Gradually add the sour cream mixture into the soup pot, whisking constantly. Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 208 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by pinkypink 
My best friend is Persian, and I love the rich flavour of Persian food. This soup is great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by Leslie D 
I never do these online review things, but I had to say how much I loved this soup! The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Shirin 
Added cubed chicken. I recommend using yogurt instead of sour cream. I doubled the amount of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by SunFlower 
I don't know much about Persian cuisine but this soup was very good! Sour, creamy, hearty...... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2008 by chvickers 
This was delicious! I don't know why I'm surprised - Persian food is always great - but wow! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by Alicia Piva 
Delicious, filling, healthy, and nutritious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Cristina 
Very good soup-- the tartness from the tomato paste and lime juice contrasts well with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2008 by gina51283 
Fantastic! I didn't measure the carrots, barley, or sour cream exactly. I'm pretty sure I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by MSCLIO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I am a soup fanatic and I am always looking for different soups to add to my repertoire. The... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by evillhog 
This was a very easy and great tasting soup! The whole family loved it. I did use the veggie... MORE

 
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