Adasi, also known as Persian Lentil Soup, is a flavorful, one-pot dish that is a staple for our weeknight dinners.
Extra-virgin olive oil, yellow onions, Kosher salt and black pepper, turmeric powder, cumin powder, green lentils, water, lemon, crispy fried onions
In a large pot on medium heat, add your olive oil until shimmering. Then, add in your minced onions, and stir for a couple of seconds.
Season with salt, pepper, turmeric, and cumin powder. Toss for another 1 to 2 minutes until your onions are softened, you don’t want any browning on here.
Then add in your rinsed lentils, give that a toss, and let the flavors combine for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Add in your water, bring the heat to medium-high, and bring your lentil mixture to a boil, and then to medium-low to low for a gentle simmer.
Serve in bowls, topping with a big squeeze of lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, black pepper, and crispy fried onions (optional topping).