Shorbit Adas (Lentil Soup)
Shorbit Adas (Lentil Soup)
Lentil soup is the most popular soup in Syrian cuisine. It is a staple to have with every meal. There are many different variations of lentil soup. This is the basic traditional soup that you would find at restaurants and street stands in Syria. Simply sauté the onions for 10 minutes. Add in the lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Season. That’s it. Serve this soup with ojji (Syrian omelettes).
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Heat up olive oil in a pot over medium high heat. Sauté the onions for 10 minutes.
- Pour in the water and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt, pepper, and cumin.
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