What Shorbat adas is
Red lentil soup with cumin and lemon.
Shorbat adas is listed as a dish in the Iraq guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Shorbat adas
Shorbat adas is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Iraq. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Iraq guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Shorbat adas sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 8 food entries we track for Iraq, 4 are budget, 3 are mid-range and 1 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Bamya, Shorbat adas, Samoon |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 3 | Dolma, Kubba, Biryani |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 1 | Masgouf |
Within this list, Shorbat adas is one of 6 dish entries and 4 budget items; 3 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Iraq items that make most sense alongside Shorbat adas, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Iraq items share the most tags with Shorbat adas, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Shorbat adas: common questions
What is Shorbat adas?
Red lentil soup with cumin and lemon. It is listed in the TasteBridge Iraq guide as a dish.
How much does Shorbat adas cost in Iraq?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Shorbat adas vegetarian?
Shorbat adas is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Shorbat adas?
Our index lists it across Iraq, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Iraq. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.