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title: Shorbet Ads (Egyptian Lentil Soup)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/shorbet-ads
---

Gather @red lentil{300%g} and @ground cumin{2%tsp}.

Peel and chop the @carrot{1} and @onion{1}; mince the @garlic{3%clove}.

Combine the lentils, carrot, onion and garlic in a pot with a liter of water and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and simmer until the lentils and vegetables have collapsed into softness, skimming any foam. ~{25%minutes}

Meanwhile, cube the @pita bread{2} and toast the cubes in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until golden and crisp; set aside.

Blend the soup until velvet-smooth, working in batches if needed.

Return to the pot, season with the cumin, salt and @lemon{1} juice, and warm through.

Ladle into bowls, top with a heap of the toasted pita cubes and a final cumin dusting, and serve hot.