Shorbet Ads (Egyptian Red Lentil Soup)

Name: Shorbet Ads (Egyptian Red Lentil Soup)
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: African, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 3 celery ribs, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1 pound tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 cups red lentils (14 ounces); Salt; Plain yogurt, lemon wedges and warm pita, for serving

Instructions

Cook:45min

This simple recipe for shorbet ads, the Egyptian red lentil soup, makes a warm appetizer or light meal. Red lentils are cooked with tomatoes, aromatics, and spices like cumin and coriander, then blended until smooth and served with yogurt and pita.

Updated at: Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:58:00 GMT