Algerian Lentil Soup (Chorba Adas)

Chorba Adas is a popular Algerian soup that is traditionally served during Ramadan as a starter to break the fast.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Algerian Lentil Soup (Chorba Adas)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Algerian, North African Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Potato
• 1 medium Tomato
• 3 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Saute until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the diced carrot, potato, and tomato to the pot. Stir in the paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed lentils. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup rest for 10 minutes.
6. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
7. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.