• 1 large onion diced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth, more as needed
• 1/2 cup dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
• 1/4 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
• 1 cup pearled barley
• 1/2 cup white basmati rice
• 1/2 cup lentils
• 2 cups chopped parsley, leaves and softer section of the stem
• 1 cup chopped cilantro, leaves and softer section of the stem
• 1 cup chopped fresh dill, leaves and softer section of the stem
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 to 1 cup liquid whey, adjust to your taste

Garnish

• 6 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons dried mint, or 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground