Arabic Lentil Soup Recipe | Simple Delicious Meals

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils add more nutrients, while split peas are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without additives.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more affordable.

Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cumin and coriander; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

Remove bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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