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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪20gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿15gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Lentil Soup

How to order / say it
Say it شوربة عدس — [shor-ba ad-as]
Order I'd like the shorbat adas, please.
Locally أريد شوربة عدس من فضلك
Say locally

Comforting lentil soup spiced with cumin and coriander

Why try it?

Shorbat Adas is a comforting, nutritious staple in Emirati cuisine. Often consumed during Ramadan, it underscores the simplicity and healthful balance of traditional Middle Eastern diets.

How it tastes

Earthy lentils create a thick, hearty texture combined with warm spices. It offers a comforting experience, with a subtle peppery kick and a golden hue from the turmeric.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Lentil soup has been a cornerstone of Middle Eastern cuisine since the 17th century, valued for its protein-rich simplicity. It has been served at family tables for centuries, evolving little due to its wholesome perfection.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 300 g red lentils
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🥕 2 carrot
  • 🧂 1 tsp cumin
  • 🧂 1 tsp turmeric
  • 🧂 1 tsp coriander
  • 🥕 1 liter vegetable broth

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions and carrots until softened.
  2. 2 Add lentils and spices, stirring to coat.
  3. 3 Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Simmer until lentils are tender, then blend until smooth.

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