Shorbat Ads (Sudanese Red Lentil Soup)

Name: Shorbat Ads (Sudanese Red Lentil Soup)
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Sudan
Ingredients: Red lentils, rinsed — 300 g (1.5 cups); Medium onion, chopped — 1; Medium carrot, chopped — 1; Garlic cloves, minced — 3; Ground cumin — 1.5 tsp; Vegetable oil — 2 tbsp; Vegetable stock or water — 1.5 L (6 cups); Salt — 1 tsp; Lemon, juiced — 1; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish — 2 tbsp

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Servings

Ingredients

Red lentils, rinsed — 300 g (1.5 cups)
Medium onion, chopped — 1
Medium carrot, chopped — 1
Garlic cloves, minced — 3
Ground cumin — 1.5 tsp
Vegetable oil — 2 tbsp
Vegetable stock or water — 1.5 L (6 cups)
Salt — 1 tsp
Lemon, juiced — 1
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish — 2 tbsp

Method

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook 6-7 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes until lentils are fully soft.
Blend with an immersion blender until smooth (or blend in batches in a stand blender).
Season with salt, stir in lemon juice, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Introduction: Red lentil soup is a Ramadan iftar staple across Sudan, valued for being gentle on the stomach after a day of fasting while still deeply warming and satisfying.

Cultural Background: Red lentil soup is a Ramadan iftar staple across Sudan, valued for being gentle on the stomach after a day of fasting while still deeply warming and satisfying. Cumin and lemon are its defining notes.

Tips: Adjust the soup's thickness with extra hot water or stock as needed.

Variations: Add a pinch of ground ginger or a swirl of chili oil on top for extra depth. Already fully vegan as written.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days; freezes well up to 3 months.

Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop, thinning with water if it has thickened.

Nutrition: Approx. 180 kcal, 10 g protein, 4 g fat, 27 g carbohydrate per serving.

FAQs:

Q: Do I need to soak the lentils?

A: No — red lentils cook quickly without soaking.