Shorbat Adas

Name: Shorbat Adas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1.5 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp lemon juice

A traditional Middle Eastern red lentil soup infused with cumin and turmeric, blended until silky and finished with fresh lemon.

40 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup carrots, diced
1.5 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
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, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 1.5 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1 cup rinsed red lentils, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
5

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

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Questions

How long does Shorbat Adas take?

As written, 40 minutes: 10 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Add 1 cup rinsed red lentils, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes."

Is Shorbat Adas gluten-free?

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

How many calories are in Shorbat Adas?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 12 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 9 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Shorbat Adas?

Yes. Refrigerate Shorbat 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.

Can I halve or double Shorbat Adas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the olive oil drops from 2 tbsp to 1 tbsp; doubled, it is 1/4 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

Serve it with

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