 Egyptian lentil soup | |
| Alternative names | shurbat al-adas, mercimek, tlokheh, shorbay neesik, Linsensuppe |
|---|---|
| Type | Soup |
| Course | Starter |
| Main ingredients | Lentils (green, brown, red, yellow or black) |
Lentil soup is a soup with lentils as its main ingredient; it may be vegetarian or include meat, and may use brown, red, yellow, green or black lentils, with or without the husk. Dehulled yellow and red lentils disintegrate in cooking, making a thick soup. It is a staple food throughout Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.