Adasi – Persian Lentil Soup

A steaming bowl of Adasi, a flavorful Persian lentil soup, served with a yogurt and topped with chopped herbs. The soup is a warm, comforting mix of lentils, onions, tomatoes, and spices, and is a popular dish in Iranian cuisine.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Ratings: 5 from 1 votes
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup Brown Lentils
  • 1 Medium Potato
  • 2 Large onions chopped finely
  • 1 Lemon Juiced
  • 6-8 cup Lamb, Chicken, Vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Vegetable Stock Cube
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
Instructions
  1. 1

    Start by soaking the lentils in boiling water and set aside to expand for at least 30 minutes. Then rinse and set aside to use. 

  2. 2

    Sauté the chopped onions until translucent, then add the spices, tomato paste, lentils and broth and allot to cook for 30 minutes on medium heat. There should be enough water in the pot for the Adasi to look like a thick soup consistency. 

  3. 3

    Peel and cut the potato into cubes and add this to the pot and allow everything to  cook for another 30 minutes or until the lentils and potatoes are fully cooked. 

  4. 4

    Add the lemon juice to taste, serve with warm crusty bread yoghurt and herbs and enjoy. 

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