Soup
Shorbet Ads (Egyptian Lentil Soup)

Shorbet Ads (Egyptian Lentil Soup)

Egypt

50Minutes
EasyLevel
5Serves
8Steps
About

The golden, velvety red-lentil soup found on every Egyptian table, blended smooth, warmed with cumin and finished with a squeeze of lemon.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Blender or stick blender
  • Ladle
Ingredients
Red split lentils1½ cups
Onion, chopped1
Carrot, chopped1
Garlic3 cloves
Ground cumin1 tbsp
Tomato (optional)1
Stock or water6 cups
Oil or butter2 tbsp
Lemon (to serve)1
Salt and black pepperto taste

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