Adasi Persian Lentil Soup Recipe

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4.9

123 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    339 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    Persian

Adasi Persian Lentil Soup Recipe

Adasi is a classic Persian lentil soup that's vegetarian and gluten free. Learn how to make this easy Persian recipe with this step by step tutorial and video. 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Russet potatoes washed, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups green lentils
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 cups vegetable stock
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown.
  2. Add in the potatoes and cook for a few minutes.
  3. Add in the green lentils, turmeric, salt and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Pour in the vegetable stock and stir. Bring it to simmer, cover and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes until the lentils are fully cooked.
  5. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve with a light drizzle of olive oil and some lemon juice.

Notes

  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. 
  • This soup is perfect for meal prep so you can make a large batch and enjoy it during the week. 
  • Adasi is vegetarian and gluten free. If you don't want it to be vegetarian, then you can use chicken stock instead of vegetable stock. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 6g Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1650mg (69%) Potassium 914mg (26%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 691IU (14%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 6g
Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1650mg 69%
Potassium 914mg 19%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 691IU 14%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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