Adasi Persian Lentil Soup Recipe

Method6 steps · about 40 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Heat olive oil (2 tbsp) over medium heat. Saute onion (1) and garlic (4 cloves) until golden brown.

   Uses 2 tbsp olive oil · 1 large onion (chopped) · 4 cloves garlic (minced)

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   Step 2: Add in the potatoes and cook for a few minutes.

   Uses Sautéed onion and garlic · 2 russet potatoes (washed, peeled and diced)

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   Step 3: Add in the green lentils (2 cups), turmeric (1/2 tsp), salt (1 tsp) and pepper. Stir well.

   Uses Potatoes with sautéed onion and garlic · 2 cups green lentils · 1/2 tsp Turmeric · 1 tsp salt · 1/2 tsp black pepper

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   Step 4: Pour in the vegetable stock and stir. Bring it to simmer, cover and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes until the lentils are fully cooked.

   Simmer lentils · 30 minUses Lentils and potatoes with spices · 8 cups vegetable stock; use gluten-free stock if required

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   Step 5: Taste the fully cooked soup and adjust with additional salt and pepper only if needed; the measured source seasoning was already added.

   Uses Fully cooked lentil and potato soup · Additional salt to taste, only if needed · Additional black pepper to taste, only if needed

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   Step 6: Serve with a light drizzle of extra olive oil and some lemon juice, if desired.

   Uses Seasoned lentil soup · A light drizzle of extra olive oil for serving · Some lemon juice for serving