Shorbat Addas (Lebanese Lentil Soup Base)

A base of red lentils simmered with onion, garlic, and cumin until soft and blended smooth, forming the foundation of the region's most common lentil soup.

Flavor Profile

Earthy and warmly spiced with cumin, mellow and comforting.

Culinary Uses

Base for lentil soup, typically finished with lemon juice and served with fried onion or pita.

Regional Variations

Some versions add a small amount of rice or potato for extra body; Egyptian versions of red lentil soup are closely related but often more heavily cumin-forward.

Storage

Refrigerate 4–5 days; freezes well.