Brown Lentil Soup (Sharbat Adas Buni)
Brown lentils are a good source of dietary fiber and are rich in proteins, making them a healthy choice for a vegetarian or vegan diet.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 250 gram Brown Lentils
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic Cloves
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 stalks Celery Stalks
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 4 cup Vegetable Stock
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 1 hour.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown.
- Add the carrots and celery stalks and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Drain the soaked lentils and add them to the pot with the sautéed vegetables.
- Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve hot and garnish with desired toppings such as fresh coriander or a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 13g26%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.