Anti Inflammatory Egyptian Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Anti Inflammatory Egyptian Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)

This golden, velvety soup leans on turmeric, cumin, and coriander — spices prized for their warming, anti-inflammatory reputation — bloomed in olive oil until fragrant before red lentils, carrots, and diced tomatoes simmer down into a silky, blended base. A bright finish of fresh lemon juice cuts through the earthy spice, while a quick sizzled oil drizzled on top adds one more layer of toasted flavor right before serving. Every element here is whole-food and plant-forward, from the softened onion and garlic base to the fiber-rich lentils that give the soup its naturally creamy body without any dairy or cream needed. It's the kind of nourishing, one-pot meal that comes together easily on a weeknight and reheats beautifully for lunches all week. With its turmeric-forward spice blend and simple, real-food ingredient list, this shorbat adas is a genuinely solid choice for anyone building an anti-inflammatory rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 tbsp olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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1 large yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the finishing oil

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp sweet paprika

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and carrots and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant and the carrots begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

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