{"id":"recipe_d8669d835d","slug":"lentil-soup-shorbat-adas","title":"Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)","description":"A comforting and nutritious North African inspired lentil soup featuring red lentils, aromatic vegetables, and a warm blend of cumin and turmeric.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":35,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tablespoons olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"extra virgin preferred","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 large onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"yellow or white","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 medium carrot, diced","name":"Carrot","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"peeled","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","name":"Cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 teaspoon turmeric","name":"Turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"200g red lentils, rinsed","name":"Red Lentils","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"rinsed until water runs clear","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 liter vegetable broth","name":"Vegetable Broth","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.05,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"or water","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"to taste","notes":"adjust as needed","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"to taste","notes":"freshly ground","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 lemon, cut into wedges","name":"Lemon","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"wedges","notes":"for serving","group":"garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced carrot, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent and the carrots begin to soften.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and turmeric to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and turmeric","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the rinsed red lentils and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the rinsed red lentils and the vegetable broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are completely soft and have broken down.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If you prefer a creamy soup, use an immersion blender to partially or fully blend the soup. Serve hot with lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.","group":"Serving","title":"Season with salt and black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For a smoother texture, you can blend the soup using an immersion blender before serving. Serve with a side of toasted pita bread.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["North African"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large pot","knife","cutting board","wooden spoon","immersion blender (optional)"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Approximately 1.2 liters total"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors develop. Store in the fridge and thin with a little water when reheating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Lentils continue to absorb liquid, so you may need to add a splash of water or broth to reach your desired consistency."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_d8669d835d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e0e567a7-ac8a-4e87-bf08-753e1f47bf01","imageAlt":"Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["lentils","healthy","vegan","soup","winter","protein","warming"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:55:08.754Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:55:08.754Z","related":[{"id":"ewedu_soup_e41eeb24af","slug":"ewedu-soup","title":"Ewedu Soup","description":"A traditional Nigerian green soup made from jute leaves, known for its viscous (drawy) texture. 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