Adasi Persian Lentil Soup Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Persian
Adasi Persian Lentil Soup Recipe
Description
Adasi Persian Lentil Soup combines green lentils, diced russet potatoes, and sautéed onions and garlic cooked in vegetable stock with turmeric, salt, and pepper. The onions and garlic are first cooked until golden to deepen the flavor, then potatoes and lentils are added with spices before simmering. The lentils soften over 25 to 30 minutes, thickening the broth and melding the ingredients into a hearty yet light soup colored by turmeric's warmth. The recipe finishes with an optional drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice for brightness and richness.
This soup works well as a wholesome lunch or dinner starter and can be prepared in large batches, making it useful for meal prep. It suits vegetarian and gluten-free diets and can become non-vegetarian by substituting chicken stock for the vegetable broth. Serving suggestions include fresh bread or a simple salad to complement its mild, earthy flavors.
Leftovers keep well for several days when refrigerated in airtight containers. This durability also makes it convenient to cook ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 russet potato washed, peeled and diced
- 2 cups green lentils
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 cups vegetable stock
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown.
- Add in the potatoes and cook for a few minutes.
- Add in the green lentils, turmeric, salt and pepper. Stir well.
- 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.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve with a light drizzle of olive oil and some lemon juice.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- This soup is suitable for meal prep as it reheats well.
- Adasi is vegetarian and gluten free by default using vegetable stock.
- For a non-vegetarian variation, replace vegetable stock with chicken stock.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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