Lebanese Lentil Soup Recipe (Easy Shorbet Adas)
Lebanese Lentil Soup Recipe is a rich, warming soup that combines red lentils, vegetables, cumin, turmeric and lemon juice. This soup is naturally gluten-free and vegan, is easy to make and freezes well for later! Your family will love warming up to this soup in the cold months!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 134 kcal
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 cup onions chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1/3 cup short-grain rice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 10 cups vegetable broth or vegetable stock
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions. Stir occasionally until the onions are softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about a couple of minutes.
Toss in the diced celery, carrots, red lentils, rice, cumin, turmeric, salt and black pepper. Stir frequently until the cumin releases its aroma. About 4 minutes.
Add the vegetable broth or low-sodium vegetable stock and bring the soup to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to low heat, cover, and let the soup cook until the red lentils and white rice are fluffy and fully cooked, about 30-35 minutes. Stir once or twice throughout to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Using an immersion blender, pulse the soup a few times to achieve a coarse yet creamy consistency. You can also use a high-speed blender for a smoother consistency if you prefer.
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley to serve.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. The soup will last about 5 days in the fridge.
Sourcing: You can find red lentils at Middle Eastern markets, natural-foods stores or in large supermarkets, often located with other Middle Eastern ingredients or the International aisle.
Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 226mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3857IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg