World Flavors Cookbook

Shorba Adas (Lentil Soup)

A rich red lentil soup spiced with cumin and coriander, often the first thing served at iftar.

Cuisine: Sudan

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups red lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.
2. Add lentils, spices, and 5 cups water.
3. Simmer 25 minutes until lentils are completely soft.
4. Blend until smooth or leave chunky.
5. Stir in lemon juice and serve.