A heartwarming bowl of Lentil Soup isn’t just a dish. It is a flavorful journey through traditional Middle Eastern comfort food. Simmer, sip, and savor the soul-soothing appeal of shorbet adas bowl!
Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas) is a traditional Middle Eastern dish and a must-try during chilly winters and Ramadan. With ingredients in your pantry, you can prepare Grandma’s recipe that has been passed down through generations. It may be quickly made while still being full of nostalgic warmth and satisfying even the pickiest eaters.
Get ready to enjoy this delicious, creamy, and nourishing soup. Each bowl of Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas) will take you back in time to the warmth of your childhood. You can thank the lentils for the thickness and fulfillment of this majestic soup and the aromatic spices, fresh veggies, and olive oil for intensifying all those Middle Eastern flavors!
Warm Your Soul with A Bowl of Healthy Lentil Soup!
Why You Will Love This Homemade Lentil Soup
This dish, created with basic, affordable materials, is a shining example of brilliant cost-cutting.
Additionally, it has an unrivaled capacity for crowd satisfaction, making it the ideal option for both large and small parties. Its substantial goodness makes it a family-friendly choice that appeals to all palates, even the little ones can’t resist it. Imagine a feast that not only nourishes but also adorns your table with coziness and charm, whether during the chilly embrace of winter or the spiritual Ramadan, with hot bowls of this aromatic creation.
In addition, lentils contain more than 25% protein, and that’s an awesome meat alternative. They have lots of iron, a mineral that is sometimes missing in vegetarian diets. They’re also packed with vitamins B, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. What a combo!
The best thing? This Middle Eastern lentil soup comes together effortlessly, ready to delight your taste buds, in just a matter of minutes.
On rainy days, a cozy bowl of shorbet adas is my go-to comfort food. It is delicious, super easy to whip up, and never fails to warm my soul. Plus, it’s a hit with my kids. They can’t resist dunking bread into that savory goodness packed with flavors that never disappoints.
Tasty Vegan Lentil Soup!
Simple Ingredients
Red lentils: No soaking needed
Water: You can also use broth to add depth to the flavor. If using broth, omit bouillon.
Seasonings: Cumin, Coriander powder, Ginger powder, Onion powder, Garlic powder, and Black pepper for the ultimate taste and a vibrant color
Salt: Adjust the salt if you are using broth.
Bouillon: Choose vegetarian or vegan cubes.
Russet potato: They add a heartier and more satisfying overall mouthfeel.
Carrots: Their subtle sweetness complements the earthy flavor of lentils.
Celery stalk: It is optional. But once used, it adds depth of flavor, aroma, and texture to the dish.
Yellow onion: They add a rich complexity to your soup.
Olive oil: Opt for extra virgin oil for ultimate taste.
Quick and Easy Steps to Prep
First, add olive oil to a pot, then add the finely diced onions.
Now, sauté until brown, then add the lentils and mix.
Then, add the veggies, diced small.
After that, add the spices, and the hot water, and let it come to a boil before covering it and letting it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
Finally, transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Heat again before serving.
When Every Drop Becomes Exquisite
How to Serve Red Lentil Soup
Add some fresh herbs as a garnish for a bit of visual appeal, like some chopped parsley or a sprig of cilantro. The soup tastes even better when served with a side of warm, crusty bread, which is ideal for dipping and enjoying every last bit.
You can enhance your experience of lentil soup by serving it with a variety of side dishes, in addition to the delightful pairing of warm, crusty bread or a side salad.
Think about providing a platter of salty cheese and charcuterie so that guests may mix and match their favorite flavors. The rich aromas of the soup can be well complemented by a variety of mezze inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, which includes treats like hummus, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves.
It doesn’t matter if you’re celebrating Ramadan or hosting a gathering in the heart of winter; this thoughtfully arranged lentil soup is sure to impress. Don’t forget to finish off your soup with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving. Enjoy your lemon-infused shorbet adas!
Variations for Red Lentil Soup
Don’t hesitate to add your touch to your dish and make it suit your preferences and likings.
Spiced Red Lentil Soup: Elevate the flavor profile by adding spices like turmeric. It gives a beautiful vibrant color to your bowl of soup.
Creamy Red Lentil Soup: If you don’t care about keeping it vegan-friendly, add some cream to your soup and blend it for an extra creamier and richer flavor.
Coconut Shorbet Adas: To keep it vegan-friendly, make a tropical twist and substitute some water or broth with coconut milk.
Cozy Up With Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup Tips
The water measure is based on your taste and texture of choice, you can keep adding more water if you want your Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas) thinner, or on the opposite, add less water if you want it thicker. You are the boss!
If you don’t have the immersion blender, no worries, the stand blender will do, just do it in portions and watch out because it will be hot.
There is no need to complicate your life and pre-soak those lentils before! They will be cooked in no time!
You can serve this soup with some pita bread and a leafy salad.
Storage Tips
Looking for a way to store shorbet adas for later enjoyment? You can save time and effort by preparing a big batch of red lentil soup and portioning it out for future meals. Perfect for busy days when you need a quick and nutritious meal.
Allow shorbet adas to cool completely before transferring it into an airtight container. You can store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can extend the shelf life of your soup by freezing individual serving for up to 2-3 months. Make sure you leave some space in the container for expansion.
Don’t forget to label each container with the date of preparation. Upon serving, heat shorbet adas gently on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through. If it is frozen, you can leave it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Warm Up Your Chilly Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all; you can put your lentils directly into the pot as they cook quickly.
Actually, this is the easiest way. Of course, you can use the stationary blender as well.
Of course! If you are a fan of spicy food, then why not? But add it to your plate only in case someone else is not into spiciness.
I only recommend the red lentils (orange) for this recipe; other types will change the texture, color, and taste.
Yes, our lentil soup recipe is entirely vegetarian and vegan-friendly. It uses plant-based ingredients to create a rich and hearty flavor profile.
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Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas)
Equipment
- Blender
- Immersion Blender optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils red
- 6 cups water or broth if using broth omit bouillon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon bouillon vegetarian/vegan
- 1 small russet potato diced
- ¼ cup carrots
- 1 stalk celery optional
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a pot, then add the finely diced onions.
- Sauté until brown, then add the lentils and mix.
- Add the veggies, diced small.
- Add the spices, then hot water, and let it come to a boil before covering it and letting it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Hit again before serving.
Notes
- The water measure is up to your taste, you can keep adding more water if you want your Lentil Soup thinner, or on the opposite, add less water if you want it thicker.
- There is no need to complicate your life and pre-soak those lentils before! They will be cooked in no time!
This is the best tasting lentil soup ever. Perfect spices mix and it’s easy to make.
Amazing lentils soup, an explosion of flavor yet warm and comforting. Great recipe !
Best tasting lentil soup, an explosion of flavor yet warm and comforting. Great recipe !
This also one of my top favorites soups to make and your recipe just hit the spot!
My husband and I make it regularly since it’s so rainy now to stay warm and cozy with some خبز عربي ♥️🙏🏼!
Love it,
Thank you Fatimah,
Rawan
I’m not usually a big fan of lentil soup but this recipe hit the mark! It was so tasty and comforting on a cold day. Thank you
The best adas i have ever had. We had snow day after day and i tried a few recipes from falasteenifoodie those days. They’re all so wonderful.
A weekly staple for our family, especially on a cold winter day. Easy and flavorful!
Jazakallah for all the delicious recipes, we loved it as its close to a soup we desis make. Delicious.
Best soup recipe ever
Easy, delicious, and incredibly flavorful. Perfect soup for a cold day ❤️
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’ve tried so many similar Shorbet Adas recipes and they never come out great. But, this is the best one yet. This soup is amazing. Finally was able to make it tonight for dinner. Loving all of your recipes.
Yummy
Made this the other day for iftar and it came out amazing!! By far my favorite a3das recipe. I fried pita bread on the side and sprinkled sumac on it. It was amazing!
Made this the other day and it came out amazing! By far my favorite adas recipe ♥️
I made this soup and the chicken shawarma last Thursday. Perfection!! Thank you so much!!!
I made this for the first time 2 days ago and my usband and I inhaled it for iftar! I was always afraid of making any kind of soup and this recipe did NOT disappoint and it was so easy and quick to make too. I made this the next day for my in-laws and they loved it so much.
I made this recipe multiple times during Ramadan and we loved it! It’s our new go to recipe. When my Egyptian husband had the flu a few weeks into Ramadan, the only thing he wanted to eat was this soup! He requested it specifically and ended up eating three bowls❤️ He said it’s the best one he’s eaten. We love it so much that I make a weekly batch and keep it in the refrigerator whenever we have a craving and just reheat it.
Can’t emphasize enough how perfect this recipe is! The flavor is so on point and taste just like home. Love this dish!