Saudi Lentil Soup (Adas) - Soy-Free

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Red lentils
• 6 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Potato
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (olive or sunflower)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils thoroughly.
2. 2In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. 3Add the chopped onion, carrot, and potato. Sauté until softened.
4. 4Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
5. 5Add the rinsed lentils, water, cumin powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and black pepper.
6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
7. 7Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup to your desired consistency (optional).
8. 8Stir in the lemon juice.
9. 9Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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