Ash-E Jow (Iranian Barley Soup) Recipe

Ingredients
1	cup	dried barley
1/2	cup	dried green or red lentils
6	cup	water
2	md	onions, diced
2	teaspoon	olive or sunflower oil
1	teaspoon	dried mint or parsley
1	teaspoon	turmeric
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper, ground
Directions:
Put everything into a pot and then bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with feta cheese and salad. 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 minutes before serving.