Shorbat AdasLentil and Cumin Soup

Name: Shorbat Adas (Lentil and Cumin Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Syria
Ingredients: 250 g Lentils (rinsed); 120 g Onion (finely chopped); 150 g Carrot (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (crushed); 4 g Cumin Powder; 2 g Turmeric Powder; 2 g Black Pepper; 8 g Salt; 30 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1500 ml Water; 1 pcs Lemon (cut into wedges)

A humble Syrian lentil soup simmered with onion, carrot, garlic, and warm spices until soft and comforting. A squeeze of lemon at the table lifts the earthy flavor and makes each bowl feel balanced and bright.

Prep

15m

Cook

35m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

326kcal

Calories

17g

Protein

Fat

48g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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250g
Lentils (rinsed)
120g
Onion (finely chopped)
150g
Carrot (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (crushed)
4g
Cumin Powder
2g
Turmeric Powder
2g
Black Pepper
8g
Salt
30ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5l
Water
1pcs
Lemon (cut into wedges)

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Method

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7 steps

01
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
02
Add the onion and cook until soft, then stir in the carrot and garlic.
03
Add the cumin powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, and salt, and stir until fragrant.
04
Tip in the lentils and pour in the water.
05
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the lentils are very soft.
06
Blend the soup until smooth, or leave it slightly coarse if preferred.
07
Serve hot with the lemon on the side for squeezing over the soup.

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