Shorbat Adas
Shorbat Adas is a hearty and comforting Levantine lentil soup, traditionally made with red or brown lentils, onions, carrots, and a blend of warm spices like cumin and coriander. It is a staple comfort food enjoyed across the Middle East, often served as a simple, nourishing meal or a starter.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is a nutritionally balanced dish, primarily providing complex carbohydrates and plant-based protein from the lentils, with very little fat. A typical serving offers a good source of dietary fiber, iron, and folate, and generally falls in the range of 150-250 calories per bowl.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Folate | 180 mcg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Shorbat Adas is a symbol of humble, wholesome sustenance and is often one of the first solid foods introduced to babies in the region. Its simplicity and adaptability make it a universal dish, with each family having its own cherished variation passed down through generations.
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