Best 8 Arabic Lentil Soup Shorbat Addas Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Shorbat Addas, a hearty and comforting Arabic lentil soup that has been a culinary staple for centuries. This classic dish, known for its simplicity and nutritional value, is a harmonious blend of lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices. The lentils, the heart of the soup, provide a rich source of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Combined with sautéed onions, garlic, and a medley of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes, Shorbat Addas delivers a symphony of flavors and textures. Enhanced with the warmth of cumin, coriander, and a hint of tangy lemon juice, this soup promises a satisfying and wholesome experience. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly day or a nutritious addition to your weekly menu, Shorbat Addas stands as a testament to the culinary traditions of the Arab world.

Dive into the article to discover the authentic recipe for Shorbat Addas, meticulously detailed to guide you through each step of the cooking process. Explore variations of this classic soup, including a vegan-friendly option that retains all the flavors and goodness without compromising on taste. For those seeking a delightful twist, uncover the secrets of Shorbat Addas with Lamb, where tender morsels of lamb meat add a layer of savory richness to the soup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEBANESE SHORBAT ADDAS (LENTIL SOUP)



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A simple and filling lentil soup from Lebanon. Perfect as a starter or iftar option.

Provided by guest poster

Categories     International Food

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp turmeric
8 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups red lentils
salt & pepper to taste
1 lemon, cut in 4 wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil on medium low, then add onion and cook until soft, stirring so they don't stick. 2. Once the onions have soften, add the garlic, cumin and turmeric and cook while stirring for another minute. Add the stock and bring heat up to medium-high. 3. Rinse and drain the lentils, then add them to the soup. Once the soup comes to a boil, reduce and simmer for approximately 35 minutes. 4. Serve with salt & pepper to taste, and a wedge of lemon - be sure to squeeze that lemon into your soup!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 626 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

INSTANT POT® LEBANESE LENTIL SOUP (SHORBAT ADAS)



Instant Pot® Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) image

This Lebanese lentil soup is a beautiful sunny color thanks to red lentils. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of aleppo pepper, if desired.

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 tomato, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon allspice
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 ½ cups red lentils
2 lemons
2 pita bread, cut into squares
cooking spray
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion, potato, carrot, tomato, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle salt, cumin, cinnamon, and allspice over the vegetables and stir until fragrant.
  • Pour in stock, water, and lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Meanwhile, spread pita squares on a lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray and season with salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 8 minutes.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Stir in juice of 1 lemon.
  • Divide soup among bowls and scatter a handful of pita chips over each. Cut the second lemon into wedges and serve alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 15.4 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1139.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

ARABIC LENTIL SOUP



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Naturally gluten free and vegan, comes together easily in one big pot and is made with simple ingredients that pack in a flavourful punch! Enjoy as is - thick and slightly chunky or blend up into your desired consistency as you see fit. You can't go wrong either way!

Provided by A Saucy Kitchen, Sarah Nevins

Categories     Soups & Stews

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoon | 30 ml olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups | 300 g split red lentils
1/2 cup | 100 g uncooked white rice (long grain or short grain rice)
8 cups | 1.9 litres vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Large handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup | 60 ml fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over a medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minute.
  • Stir in the garlic, turmeric, ginger and cumin. Cook, stirring often to keep the garlic from burning, another 2 minutes.
  • Add the lentils, rice and stock. Mix well to combine. Cook about 30-35 minutes until the lentils are soft.
  • Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Turn off the heat and move the pot off of the heat source.
  • Use an immersion blender to process until you reach your desired consistency. Tip: You can also transfer the soup to a traditional blender if needed. Just make sure to only blend the soup and in batches making sure not to overfill the blender open the lid of the blender carefully and away from your face as it will likely be steamy.
  • Alternatively, you can enjoy this as a chunky soup without blending if you prefer.
  • Taste and season as you see fit (more salt, lemon juice, etc). Don't be afraid to add more lemon juice as it really makes this soup pop! Serve and enjoy.

ARABIC LENTIL SOUP - SHORBAT ADDAS



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This is a very typical Arabic soup made with very few ingredients. The taste is amazing and your stomach will thank you if you eat it on a warm, rainy day. Make it a meal by adding torn up pieces of pita bread to your bowl, or fry pieces of pita bread in oil for an arabic style crouton. Some like a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of cumin for extra flavor. A garnish of green onion is nice as well. Great soup for pressure cooker.

Provided by Cookie Jarvis

Categories     Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 bowls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large onions, chopped fine
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 lb dried red lentils
8 cups water
4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot or pressure cooker, saute chopped onions in vegetable oil until soft.
  • Rinse dried lentils several times.
  • Add lentils, water, salt and pepper to the pot.
  • Bring to boil and simmer for an hour or more until lentils turn yellow in color and are soft and dissolving in broth.
  • If using a pressure cooker, cook for 15 minutes after pressure has risen. Release pressure before removing lid.
  • Whisk lentils to make a smooth soup, or stir to blend for a more textured soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.1, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1174.8, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 18, Sugar 2.7, Protein 15.1

ARABIC LENTIL SOUP



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This recipe was inspired by the lentil soup at this falafel place where I used to live. I have always had trouble finding lentil soup recipes that were more of this Middle Eastern type, so thought I'd share mine!

Provided by Glorypea

Categories     Lentil

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups brown lentils
2 quarts chicken stock (or your choice)
1 large onion, quartered
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped or sliced
1 medium tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons butter, less if desired
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon cumin, to taste

Steps:

  • Wash lentils thoroughly and soak if desired.
  • I never soak them, and they always seem to cook up quickly.
  • Bring stock to a boil.
  • Add quartered onion, garlic, tomato and lentils.
  • Return to boil, then lower heat and allow to simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender.
  • The amount of time will depend on the freshness of the lentils and whether or not they were soaked, but plan on an hour to an hour and a half.
  • Over-cooking wouldn't be a problem since this is a blended soup, but under-cooking would.
  • As lentils approach tenderness, melt butter in a small frying pan over medium-low heat.
  • Add thinly sliced onion and allow to fry until very dark brown.
  • Add cumin, saute briefly.
  • Add mixture to soup and stir through.
  • Ladle one ladle-full of soup at a time into a blender or food processor.
  • Using a dishtowel, hold lid down and process soup until homogenous.
  • When soup has been completely pureed, return to a pot and reheat until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.4, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 491.9, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 20.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 25.4

ORANGE LENTIL SOUP (SHORABAT ADAS)



Orange Lentil Soup (Shorabat Adas) image

Provided by May S. Bsisu

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Citrus     Sauté     Ramadan     Lentil

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the croutons
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups orange lentils, picked clean and rinsed
6 cups low-sodium canned chicken or beef broth
3 slices whole-wheat or white bread, crusts removed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving
Red radishes, for serving
Olives, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils and stir to coat them in the oil. Add the stock and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and cook, removing any foam that rises to the surface, until the lentils are soft, about 45 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and set it aside to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the over to 400°F.
  • Brush olive oil over both sides of the bread slices, and cut them into small cubes. Place the cubes in a single layer in a baking dish, and toast in the oven until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes. Set the croutons aside.
  • Transfer the lentils, with their liquid, to a blender, in batches if necessary, and puree. Return the soup to the pot. (Alternatively puree the lentils right in the pot with an immersion blender.) Add the cumin, salt, and pepper and give the soup a good stir. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, and sprinkle a few croutons on top of each serving. Serve with the lemon wedges, radishes, and olives alongside.

SHORBAT ADAS(MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP)



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This healthy soup is enjoyed throughout the middle east, and although simple in preparation and ingredients, is a very flavorful soup. Adas is considered a main dish mainly because it is so filling, and is usually eaten with pita bread and lemon on the side. *I use Ziyad brand red lentils, they are very very small and cook up quickly(see posted picture), so if you cannot find them, and use a bigger red lentil you may need to adjust water and ingredients as well as cook time.* You may add veggies such as diced carrots, celery e.t.c, but this is how it is enjoyed traditionally in the Palestinian/Jordanian areas.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
1 1/2 cups small red lentils
3 Maggi chicken cubes
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 garlic clove (grated)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric

Steps:

  • Wash and drain lentils.
  • In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, then let simmer on medium/low for about 35 minutes.
  • Make sure to stir occasionally to avoid the lentils burn or sticking to the pot.
  • Serve in with lemon wedges, on side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 14.1, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12.2

ARABIC LENTIL SOUP



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Make and share this Arabic Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Papagayita

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups dry lentils (yellow or orange lentils)
4 -6 cups water
2 low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes
4 large carrots, diced
4 celery ribs, diced
1 cup potato, diced
1 onion, diced
1 -2 bay leaf
3 -4 garlic cloves (to taste, or garlic powder)
1 tablespoon ground cumin (to taste, start with 1 tsp and add more)
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom or 2 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils well.
  • Saute onions, carrots, potatoes, & celery in large pot, Cook until veggies are soft and aromatic.
  • Add water, chicken (or veg) stock, bay leaf, and lentils to veggies. Add vegetable soup if using. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 tsp cumin & rest of spices, stir in and taste, add more. I find the cumin flavor kind of disappears with long cooking so I usually add half in the beginning and half about 15-30 minutes before serving.
  • Let cook on low for as long as you have time. Flavor of soup improves with longer cooking.
  • Blend soup in blender or with immersion blender until texture is mostly smooth.
  • Serve with freshly ground black pepper, croutons and wedges of lemon to squeeze over the soup (essential!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 51.1, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 16.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right lentils: Brown or green lentils are best for this soup, as they hold their shape well during cooking.
  • Soak the lentils: Soaking the lentils for 30 minutes before cooking helps to reduce their cooking time and makes them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onions, but you can also add other vegetables like potatoes, zucchini, or spinach.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Chicken or vegetable broth adds a lot of flavor to this soup. You can also use water, but the soup will be less flavorful.
  • Season the soup to taste: This recipe calls for cumin, coriander, and paprika, but you can also add other spices like turmeric, chili powder, or garlic powder.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This soup is delicious served with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Arabic lentil soup, also known as shorbat addas, is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is made with lentils, vegetables, and spices, and is typically served with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of fresh herbs. This soup is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and is a healthy and delicious way to warm up on a cold day.

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