Mediterranean Diet Friendly Egyptian Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Egyptian Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)

This warming red lentil soup is built on golden onion, garlic, and carrots, simmered with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a touch of cayenne until every spoonful turns silky and deeply spiced. Red lentils and diced tomatoes cook down into a smooth, comforting puree, brightened at the end with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for lift. The real showstopper is the finishing oil — olive oil bloomed with cumin, coriander, and paprika until it turns fragrant and slightly toasty, then drizzled over each bowl for a final hit of flavor. Fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges keep things bright and vibrant right up to the table. Built on olive oil, legumes, vegetables, and warm spices, this is a natural fit for a Mediterranean way of eating. It's simple, satisfying, and easy to make in one pot, making it a great addition to your regular 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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