Shorbat Adas(Middle Eastern Lentil Soup)

chef FIFI's Note:

This healthy soup is enjoyed throughout the middle east, and although simple in preparation and ingredients, is a very flavorful soup. Adas is considered a main dish mainly because it is so filling, and is usually eaten with pita bread and lemon on the side. *I use Ziyad brand red lentils, they are very very small and cook up quickly(see posted picture), so if you cannot find them, and use a bigger red lentil you may need to adjust water and ingredients as well as cook time.* You may add veggies such as diced carrots, celery e.t.c, but this is how it is enjoyed traditionally in the Palestinian/Jordanian areas.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups small red lentils
• 3 Maggi chicken cubes
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1 garlic clove (grated)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric

Directions:

1. Wash and drain lentils.
2. In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil, then let simmer on medium/low for about 35 minutes.
4. Make sure to stir occasionally to avoid the lentils burn or sticking to the pot.
5. Serve in with lemon wedges, on side.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[UmmBinat]

I would not call this healthy using Maggi cubes. Check the ingredients in those things!

[jaimilt]

I made this tonight and have to admit I was disappointed. It had very little flavor. I thought when I started it I would saute the onion and garlic along with some carrots and celery and then add cumin & turmeric then add it all to the pot but I decided to follow the recipe. After it was done I ended up adding another teaspoon of both seasonings and more parsley, upon blending it I decided to add lemon juice and used a whole medium lemon. Some salt and pepper and that made it turn out much more flavorful. Next time I will use broth and saut? the veggies and spices first. But its a decent foundation for lentil soup.

[ajaynes8379]

This is fairly authentic and a staple in our house.