Heart-Healthy Shorbat Adas (Lentil Soup)

Warm your soul and nourish your body with this heart-healthy Shorbat Adas, a classic Middle Eastern lentil soup that’s packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Featuring protein-rich red lentils simmered with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, this vibrant soup achieves the perfect balance of warmth and zest. Fresh vegetables—onion, carrot, and celery—add depth and texture, while a splash of fresh lemon juice brightens every spoonful. Not only is this recipe rich in nutrients and naturally low in fat, but it's also quick and easy, coming together in just under an hour. Serve it hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a comforting, plant-based meal that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, this Shorbat Adas is both a feast for the senses and your heart.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 diced celery stalk
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped for garnish fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.

Step 5

Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth, add the rinsed lentils and the bay leaf. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup slightly, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, you can blend half of the soup in a blender and return it to the pot.

Step 9

Stir in the lemon juice, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1919.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1016.5

Total Fat 28.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4627.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.8g	0%
Total Sugars 35.1g
Protein 46.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377.0mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 4018.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.3%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 58.2%