Hearty and Vegan: Mastering Lebanese Red Lentil Soup | Easy Recipe the Whole Family Will Love

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Green lentils are often cheaper and provide a similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and can be cheaper when fresh parsley is out of season.

Check lentils for stones before using.

Sauté onions until softened.

Decide on soup thickness; add water gradually if a runnier soup is desired.

Squeeze lemon juice into the soup before serving.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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