Persian Lentil Soup - Shorbat Adas - شوربة العدس

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and richer in flavor.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a similar warmth with less cost.

Sauté onions until fragrant and starting to color.

Add cumin, coriander, and turmeric; stir to toast the spices.

Stir in red lentils and rice to toast slightly.

Add chicken stock and four dried limes; bring to a simmer.

Cover and let cook for a couple of hours until lentils and rice are tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary