Adass is everyday Moroccan home cooking: brown lentils simmered with tomato, garlic and plenty of cumin until thick and comforting. It costs almost nothing and tastes like a hug.
Recipe: Moroccan Lentil Soup (Adass)
Prep10 min
Cook35 min
Total45 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Calories~260
Ingredients
- 1½ cups brown or green lentils
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 tomato, grated
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 cups water
- Salt, cilantro and parsley
Instructions
- Add everything except salt and herbs to a pot.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 30–35 minutes until thick and tender.
- Season with salt, stir in herbs and drizzle with olive oil.
Tips for success
- Salt at the end — it keeps lentils tender.
