Dairy-Free Egyptian Lentil Soup (Adas)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Red lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalks Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Add garlic, cumin, and turmeric and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Stir in the red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. 5Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamier texture. Alternatively, you can transfer a portion of the soup to a regular blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
6. 6Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.

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