Shorbat Adas

Ingredients

• Red lentils

  250 g

  $0.60

• Onions

  1 large

  $0.27

• Garlic

  3 cloves

  $0.12

• Carrots

  1 large

  $0.21

• Potatoes

  1 medium

  $0.20

• Olive oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.20

• Cumin

  1.5 tsp

  $0.12

• Turmeric

  0.5 tsp

  $0.03

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.00

• Lemon

  1 whole

  $0.50

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Preparation

1. 1

   Dice the onion, carrot, potato, and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, and garlic for 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add the rinsed red lentils, diced potato, ground cumin, turmeric, and salt.

4. 4

   Pour in 1 litre of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender.

5. 5

   Puree the soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth and velvety.

6. 6

   Squeeze in fresh lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and ladle into bowls.