Shorbat Adas b'Hamod – Lebanese Lentil Soup with Lemon

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Shorbat Adas b'Hamod – Lebanese Lentil Soup with Lemon

With the arrival of the cold winter season, the best dish to serve on our tables is the famous Lebanese Lentil Soup with Lemon. This soup is rich in iron and carbohydrates, providing our bodies with energy and immunity to combat harsh weather and colds. Follow this special recipe from Arabic Cook.

This recipe serves at least two people.

Ingredients for Lebanese Lentil Soup with Lemon:

  • 1 cup of black lentils
  • 2 cups of thoroughly washed and chopped green chard (or Swiss chard)
  • ½ liter of room-temperature water
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves of mashed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of dried mint
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • ½ cup of fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup of olive oil

Steps to Prepare Lebanese Lentil Soup with Lemon:

Shorbat Adas b'Hamod


  1. Cook the Lentils:

    • Place a pot on the stove and add the black lentils, covering them with water. Boil the lentils for at least 20 minutes, or until they double in size.

  2. Add the Chard and Potatoes:

    • After the lentils are cooked, add the chopped green chard and diced potatoes to the pot. Continue boiling until the potatoes become tender, giving the soup a thicker consistency.

  3. Prepare the Aromatics:

    • In another pan, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onions and mashed garlic and sauté until they turn a light pink color. Then, stir in the black pepper, dried mint, and salt. Sauté everything together for a few minutes.

  4. Combine:

    • Pour the onion and garlic mixture into the lentils, chard, and potatoes. Add the cumin and stir well to combine. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. Add the Lemon Juice:

    • Pour in the fresh lemon juice and stir. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

  6. Serve:

    • The soup is now ready to serve. Ladle the hot soup into deep bowls and enjoy it with toasted bread on the side.

This Shorbat Adas b'Hamod is delicious, full of flavor, and sure to keep you warm during the cold days. Enjoy your meal in good health!

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