Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas)

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils (red)
• 6 cups water or broth (if using broth omit bouillon)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon bouillon (vegetarian/vegan)
• 1 small russet potato (diced)
• 1/4 cup carrots
• 1 stalk celery (optional)
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the olive oil to a pot, then add the finely diced onions.

2. 2

   Sauté until brown, then add the lentils and mix.

3. 3

   Add the veggies, diced small.

4. 4

   Add the spices, then hot water, and let it come to a boil before covering it and letting it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Hit again before serving.