Soup-e Jo – سوپ جو and Herbed Feta Roll (includes complimentary surprise dessert)

This Tuesday at Ragna’s Table, I invite you to experience the comforting warmth and quiet elegance of Persian home cooking through a meal that nourishes both body and spirit — Soup-e Jo (سوپ جو) and an Herbed Feta Roll. This menu brings together gentle grains, fragrant herbs, and handcrafted care, celebrating the balance between simplicity and depth that defines Persian cuisine.

At the heart of the meal is Soup-e Jo, a creamy barley and chicken soup long cherished in Iran for its soothing flavor and restorative qualities. Slowly simmered with leeks, onions, and tender chicken, the broth becomes velvety and aromatic, lightly enriched with cream and brightened by fresh herbs. The barley provides satisfying substance and slow-release energy, offering soluble fiber that supports digestion and steady blood sugar balance. Leeks and onions bring natural sweetness and prebiotic benefits for gut health, while the gentle spices and herbs infuse the soup with comfort and quiet complexity. Each spoonful feels grounding, nourishing, and deeply restorative.

Alongside, the Herbed Feta Roll offers a flaky, golden contrast — handmade pastry filled with tangy feta, fresh dill, parsley, and a whisper of garlic. The combination provides protein, calcium, and vibrant green freshness that perfectly complements the smooth, creamy texture of the soup. The roll’s buttery crispness makes it ideal for dipping into the broth, creating a satisfying interplay of warm and cool, rich and herbal, soft and crisp.

Together, these dishes form a meal that embodies the Persian spirit of mehmaan-navazi — heartfelt hospitality and care through food. Made with mostly organic ingredients and gentle techniques, this menu invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and savor the quiet luxury of a handmade meal.