Lebanese · soup
Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas)
Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas) reads citrus 6.5, sourness 5.9 and allium 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Lebanese soup, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.5 · Sourness 5.9 · Allium 4.6 · Richness 4.1 · Salinity 3.0 · Herbaceous 2.9 · Earthy 2.6 · Warm Spice 2.0 · Umami 1.7 · Bitterness 1.7 · Fruity 1.3 · Nutty 1.2 · Sweetness 1.2 · Floral 1.0
What's in it (10)
- 1 1/2 cups red
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 2 pita breads, toasted for croutons
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Time & effort: about 50 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 93 kcal, 3.1 g protein, 0.6 g fat, 18.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Saute onion in olive oil until soft, then add garlic, cumin, and turmeric.
- Add lentils and water or broth and simmer 20-25 minutes until completely broken down.
- Blend until smooth, adjust seasoning, and serve with lemon juice, olive oil, and toasted pita.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Melitzanosalata — Greek
- Egyptian Lentil Soup (Shorbet Ads) — Egyptian
- Ful Medames — Egyptian
- Salmon Croquettes with Onion and Saltine — Soul Food
- Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Mint Yogurt — Greek
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