Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
This warming soup blends tender red lentils with onions, carrot, and aromatic spices into a smooth, golden bowl that’s brightened with fresh lemon. Pressure cooking brings everything together quickly while keeping the flavors vibrant, and crisp baked pita on top adds a satisfying crunch. Serve Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting starter.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add the onion, potato, carrot, tomato, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the salt, cumin, cinnamon, and allspice over the vegetables and stir until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in the broth, water, and lentils. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Meanwhile, arrange the pita squares on a lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray and season with salt.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 8 minutes.
- 6
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Puree the soup with an immersion blender. Stir in the juice of 1 lemon.
- 7
Divide the soup among bowls and scatter a handful of pita chips over each. Cut the second lemon into wedges and serve alongside.
- Calories 458.33 kcal High 23%
- Protein 17.82 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 79.19 g 29%
- Total Fat 10.41 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.0 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1416.43 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 24.13 g Good Source 86%
- Total Sugars 17.72 g --
- Added Sugars 6.11 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 289.63 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 5.21 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 1579.91 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 409.07 mcg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin C 64.37 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) is a Lebanese dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Cooking Spray, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 458.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)?
- It is a Lebanese soup recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Cooking Spray, Diced Tomatoes, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 458.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Lebanese Red Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 458.33 calories and 17.82 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1416.43 mg (62% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.0 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.11 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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