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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (378g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: Maggi chicken cubes
Calories 173
Calories from Fat 10		(5%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 1.1g	1%
	Saturated Fat 0.2g	1%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 10mg		0%
Potassium 309mg		8%
Total Carbohydrate 30.2g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 5.5g	21%
	Sugars 0.6g
Protein 12.2g		24%
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Shorbat Adas(Middle Eastern Lentil Soup)

Recipe #287666 | 45 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: chef FIFI
Feb 22, 2008

This healthy soup is enjoyed throughout the middle east, and although simple in preparation and ingredients, is a very flavorful soup. Adas is considered a main dish mainly because it is so filling, and is usually eaten with pita bread and lemon on the side. *I use Ziyad brand red lentils, they are very very small and cook up quickly(see posted picture), so if you cannot find them, and use a bigger red lentil you may need to adjust water and ingredients as well as cook time.* You may add veggies such as diced carrots, celery e.t.c, but this is how it is enjoyed traditionally in the Palestinian/Jordanian areas.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

8 cups water
1 1/2 cups small red lentils
3 Maggi chicken cubes
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 garlic clove (grated)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric

Directions

1
Wash and drain lentils.
2
In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
3
Bring to a boil, then let simmer on medium/low for about 35 minutes.
4
Make sure to stir occasionally to avoid the lentils burn or sticking to the pot.
5
Serve in with lemon wedges, on side.
6
Enjoy!

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From: LebaneseMommy

On Sep 18, 2009

I have been looking for a good, staple lentil soup recipe that I could start serving for my family during Ramadan. I tried this one when Ramadan started and have since made it at least 12 times. I make a fresh batch every few days. My family loves and it tastes better and better everytime I make it. I have doubled the recipe when I have had lots of family over and it still tasted delicious. Thank you so much for posting this.

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From: Camilia

On Feb 9, 2009

Thank you so much for this recipe! I made this for my Saudi man and he ate three bowls! This is better than any other shorbat adas I have had.

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From: Esther in Atlanta, GA

On Jan 21, 2009

a really nice soup, I used chicken soup powder instead of cubes added 1 stalk of chopped sellery and 1 small carot.

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From: Chef #574995

On Mar 8, 2008

this soup was soooo easy to make and delicious! I used dried parsley because I couldn't get fresh, veggie stock cubes instead of chicken, and didn't have any lemons. I can't stress enough how GOOD this soup is! thanks for sharing the recipe. (i hope my 5 stars showed up, my browser was having issues)

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