Dairy-Free Egyptian Lentil Soup (Adas)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Red Lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 can Coconut Milk (full-fat)
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils thoroughly.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Add garlic, cumin, turmeric, and coriander and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
4. 4Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. 5Stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley (optional).

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