Vegan "Ash-e Jo" Barley Soup by Tabay Atkins for Farhang Flavor

In this latest special vegan edition of #FarhangFlavor we are delighted to welcome Tabay Atkins, America’s youngest Vinyasa Certified Yoga instructor, and Vegan Chef. Sixteen-year-old Tabay is passionate about healthy living through Yoga and a Whole Foods Vegan diet. Whole Foods Vegan refers to a diet that refrains from the use of any animal or processed products, as well as dairy, eggs, oils or sugar. "On a quest to “veganize" our favorite Iranian dishes, my Momma Joon and I successfully recreated this recipe for Ash-e Jo. Our family, friends, and I were very pleased with the results. I chose Ashe-e Jo so you could learn the vegan version of this healthy, delicious classic!"- Tabay Atkins Follow Tabay Atkins: https://www.tabayatkins.com   / tabayatkins     / tabayatkins   Vegan Barley Soup “Ash-e Jo” Servings 4-6 Ingredients: 2 cups cooked barley (or buckwheat if you want it to be gluten-free) 1 can peas 2 carrots- shredded 2 potatoes- shredded 1 yellow onion- diced 1.5 tsp Turmeric Salt to taste Pepper to taste 2-3 tbsp Lemon juice 2-4 cups Plant-based milk 4-6 cups Veggie broth or 4 Not-chick’n bouillon cubes & water instead of broth 1 bunch Cilantro chopped 1 bunch Parsley chopped Cooked and minced soy chicken curls (optional) Directions: 1. Start by sautéing the onions until they become soft and translucent - about 5 minutes (use water or broth to sauté them). 2.)Add the carrots and potatoes and sauté for another 5-10 minutes. 3.) Add the barley or buckwheat, soy chicken (if using), peas, salt, pepper, and turmeric & cover with the broth or with the bouillon cubes and water. Mix, and partially cover with the lid for 15 minutes on low heat. 4.) Add the lemon juice, cilantro, and parsley. Give it another stir, and partially cover with the lid for 25 more minutes. 5.) Add the plant-based milk, mix and simmer for 5-10 minutes. 6.) Noosh-e-jaan! Think Good Thoughts, Speak Kind Words, Feel Love, Be Love, and Give Love Namaste, Learn more about #FarhangFlavor and watch all our current episodes by visiting us at https://www.farhang.org/flavor