Iraqi Cuisine
Iraqi Cumin Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
A comforting Iraqi lentil soup infused with cumin and garlic—hearty, aromatic, and quick to make.
40 min
Total Time
5 servings
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Iraq
Origin
Ingredients
- yellow lentils 1.5 cup
- onion and carrot 1 piece
- garlic cloves and cumin 3 clove
- vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Instructions
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1
Boil the lentils with the onion and carrot until fully cooked and tender.
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2
Blend the soup using an immersion or standard blender until smooth and creamy.
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3
In a separate pan, sauté the garlic and cumin in oil until fragrant.
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4
Pour the sizzled garlic and cumin over the soup, stir gently, and serve hot.