Tunisian orzo pasta soup recipe tunisian chorba

orzo pasta

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa adds protein while rice is more economical.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

Add olive oil to a pot.

Add half of a chopped onion and sauté.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and mix with water and oil.

Add paprika, coriander powder, and salt to the mixture.

Add 2 cups of warm water and let it simmer.

Add parsley and optionally celery leaves.

Add orzo pasta after everything has cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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