Chorbat Adas

Name: Chorbat Adas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 cup carrots, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp lemon juice

A comforting Middle Eastern red lentil soup simmered with warm cumin and finished with fresh lemon juice.

35 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced carrots, and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1 cup rinsed red lentils, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp salt, then bring the liquid to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are completely tender.
6

Puree the soup until smooth using a blender, then stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice before serving.

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Questions

What is Chorbat Adas?

A comforting Middle Eastern red lentil soup simmered with warm cumin and finished with fresh lemon juice. This reference files it under Middle Eastern soup: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What should Chorbat Adas look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the lentils are completely tender.

Is Chorbat Adas gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Chorbat Adas is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How many calories are in Chorbat Adas?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 12 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Chorbat Adas?

Refrigerate Chorbat Adas for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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