Soup-e-Shir (or Soupe Joh) or Persian Barley Soup is wholesome and satisfying and perfect for this time of year. Think Italian cooking meets Persian ingredients to make a very healthy, thick, and creamy soup without using any heavy cream. The secret is in the simple bechamel sauce made with low-fat milk. The pearled barley adds thickness and nutrition. Like most soups, it includes chicken, lots of carrots, celery, and onions, topped with zereshk (barberries), lemon juice, and parsley. This heavy soup comes paired with Nasim's amazing pasta salad with peppers, carrots, and zucchini.
Vegetarian option without Chicken.