Adasi recipe - Persian lentil soup — I got it from my Maman

If it feels like winter is dragging on forever, soothe yourself with a bowl full of steaming hot Adasi. This flavourful Persian lentil soup will brighten your day and fuel your body. This vegetarian dish can easily be turned vegan by eliminating the butter.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Let the lentils soak

Step 2

Let the lentils soak in cold water for 1 to 2 hours.

Step 3

Chop the onion

Step 4

Peel the onions. Finely chop the medium-sized onions. Slice the large onion. Keep both separate.

Step 5

Get the Adasi cooking

Step 6

Let the finely chopped onions caramelise gently in a pan with 2 tbsp vegetable oil over low to medium heat, until their colour turns golden. This will take about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Then add the butter, tomato paste, turmeric and black pepper to the onions. Combine everything and let this paste sauté for about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Rinse the soaked lentils and add them to the onion mixture. Cover everything with the freshly boiled water and bring it to a simmer. Season with salt. Then reduce the temperature to low, put on the lid and let the soup simmer.

Step 9

Blend part of the Adasi

Step 10

After 30 minutes of cooking time, remove 1.5 cups of the Adasi and transfer it to a blender. Blend the soup and return it to the Adasi in the pot. This will give it a creamier, thicker texture.

Step 11

Let the soup simmer for another 15 minutes without the lid on.

Step 12

Prepare the garnish

Step 13

Gently caramelise the sliced onions in a pan with 4 tbsp vegetable oil over low to medium heat, until they turn golden. This will take about 15 minutes. Then transfer the caramelised onions to a strainer, so that any excess fat can drip away and they become crispy.

Step 14

The Adasi will be ready now. If you would like it thicker, you could combine a quarter glass of water with the plain flour to make a slurry. Add it to the soup and stir it in. Let it simmer gently until it has thickened to your liking.

Step 15

Taste the Adasi and season it with more salt, if necessary. Serve it topped with the caramelised onions. Enjoy!

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