Vegetarian Egyptian Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)

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  3 tbsp olive oil
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  Ingredients can vary. These products likely fit a Vegetarian diet.

  Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl ozFilippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl ozBertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 ozPompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil

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  1 large yellow onion, finely diced
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  4 garlic cloves, minced
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  2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
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  1 ½ tsp ground cumin
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  1 tsp ground coriander
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  ½ tsp ground turmeric
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  ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
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  1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed
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  1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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  6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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  Chef's tip

  Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with chicken broth.
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  1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
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  ¼ tsp black pepper
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  2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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For the finishing oil

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

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