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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 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 9%
- Protein 6.95 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 25.97 g 9%
- Total Fat 6.32 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.27 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.22 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 495.39 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 5.85 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 2.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 300.88 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 24.41 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 13.45 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup healthy?
- Ash-e Jow – Persian Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 182.19 calories and 6.95 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 495.39 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.27 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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