Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup
Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup is tangy and warming, with pearl barley simmered in chicken stock, tomato paste, and turmeric for a thick, rustic texture. Fresh lime brightens each spoonful while carrots, parsley, and a touch of sour cream add balance and creaminess. Serve it for a cozy dinner or as a satisfying starter on a cool evening.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Warm the chicken stock in a large saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the barley and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the hot stock, tomato paste, lime juice, turmeric, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- 3
Stir in the carrots; keep simmering until the soup has thickened and the carrots and barley are tender, about 30 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- 4
Slowly pour 1/2 cup of hot soup into the sour cream in a bowl while whisking constantly; gradually whisk this mixture back into the soup. Stir in the parsley. Serve with fresh lime wedges.
- Calories 182.19 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.92 g Moderate
- Carbs 25.97 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.32 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.27 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 10.22 mg Low Source
- Sodium 495.39 mg High
- Fiber 5.85 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.59 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 45.52 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source
- Potassium 300.88 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 24.38 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.45 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Ash e Jow Persian Barley Soup is a Persian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 182.19 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup?
- It is a Persian soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Diced Carrots, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup?
- Explore these Persian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 182.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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