Adasi: Iranian Lentil & Rice Soup
A comforting Iranian staple of brown lentils and rice simmered with caramelized onions, turmeric, and a hit of lime. Warm, earthy, and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 318
- Protein
- 12g
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- ½ cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups water
- ¾ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 whole lime, juiced
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden.
- 2
Add lentils, rice, water, and turmeric. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25–30 minutes until lentils and rice are tender.
- 4
Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- spoon for stirring
- knife and cutting board
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