Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
Creamy red lentil soup with cumin and lemon. 230 calories, 13g protein, a high-fiber vegan comfort bowl.
Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) has 230 calories per serving, with 13g protein, 34g carbs, 5g fat, and 12g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 30 min.
Nutrition per serving
4 serving(s)
230
Calories
13g
Protein
26% DV
34g
Carbs
12% DV
5g
Fat
6% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
🫘 12g fiber per serving.
📊 230 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
4
Est. Cost
$3.00
Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
A silky, golden soup of red lentils simmered with cumin and finished with lemon. It’s vegan, high in fiber, and warming without being heavy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrot and cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and turmeric. Cook 1 minute.
- Add lentils, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes until lentils break down.
- Blend partially with an immersion blender for a creamy texture (optional).
- Stir in lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 13g |
| Carbs | 34g |
| Fat | 5g |
| Fiber | 12g |
Tips
- Red lentils cook fast and break down-no soaking needed.
- Lemon at the end brightens the whole pot.
- Freeze portions for easy lunches.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer
Freezer-friendly — store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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