Arabic lentil soup "Shorbat adas"
Lentils were discovered in the Stone Age in at Mureybet and Tal Abu Hureyra in Syria. Lentil soup is mentioned in the biblical story of Jacob and Esau. In fact, lentil usage in Syrian cuisine goes back even further in history; originating in the Middle East, lentils are believed to be the first legume ever cultivated.
Lentil soup is highly nutritious, a good source of protein, dietary fiber, iron and is cholesterol free. Some doctors prescribe lentil soup for patients with liver ailments.
This lentil soup also is almost the official ramadan soup in many homes. It is nutritious,tasty and easy to make.
All you need is a squeeze of lemon juice and a few parsley leaves and you are in for a bowl of comfort food at its best.