Name: Quick Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. 2. Add minced garlic and diced carrot, cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. 3. Stir in ground cumin and turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Add rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender. 5. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 6. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend a portion or all of the soup. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.