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.

Questions

How long does Chorbat Adas keep?

Refrigerate it 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.

Can I halve or double Chorbat Adas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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