Iraqi Cumin Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
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

  1. 1 Boiling

    Boil the lentils with the onion and carrot until fully cooked and tender.

  2. 2 Adding liquid

    Blend the soup using an immersion or standard blender until smooth and creamy.

  3. 3 Frying

    In a separate pan, sauté the garlic and cumin in oil until fragrant.

  4. 4 Frying

    Pour the sizzled garlic and cumin over the soup, stir gently, and serve hot.