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A bowl full of cooked red lentil soup (adas majroush)
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Thick Red Lentil Soup (Adas Majroush)

This Thick red Lentil Soup (Adas Majroush) has the authentic flavors of the Middle East in every spoonful. It's made with few ingredients and packs a lot of flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
35 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Adas Majroush, Lebanese Lentil Soup, Red Lentil Soup, Thick Red Lentil Soup
Author: Lama

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil⁣
  • 2 tablespoons butter optional
  • 1 onion large
  • 3 cups red lentils
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup short grain rice
  • 2 bouillon cubes
  • pinch seven spices
  • ½ cup parsley chopped

Instructions

  • First, add the oil and butter to a medium pot on high heat. Then, add in the cubed onion and sauté until caramelized. ⁣
  • After washing and soaking the red lentils and rice for 10 minutes (in one bowl), drain the water then add them to the pot. ⁣
  • After that, pour in the 6 cups of water, bouillon cubes, salt ,and a pinch of 7 spices. Allow to boil, then simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy alone, veggies or with pita bread.

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