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Shorbat Al-‘Adas

Shorbat Al-‘Adas is a comforting and flavorful lentil soup cherished in Makkah and across the Arab world. Made with simple ingredients like red lentils, onions, cumin, and black pepper, it’s blended until smooth and topped with a fragrant sauté. This warming dish is perfect for cozy evenings and Ramadan gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1 bottle 600ml bottled water (or more as needed)
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 small tomato finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp oil or ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: turmeric or a dash of cardamom for extra warmth

Instructions
 

  • Rinse lentils well and place in a large pot.
  • Boil until lentils are soft.
  • Blend the lentils using a blender with more bottled water if needed until you reach a smooth consistency.
  • Return the blended lentils to the pot and simmer gently.
  • In a separate pan, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until golden.
  • If using tomato, add it now and cook until softened.
  • Add cumin and black pepper to the sauté mix, then stir into the lentil pot.
  • Adjust salt and spices. Serve warm.
  • Topped with extra sauté if desired.

Notes

    • This soup can be thinned for a broth-like consistency or kept thick.
    • Serve with warm bread.
    • Great for Ramadan and light dinners.
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