طريقة تحظير شربة العدس التونسيةHow to prepare Tunisian lentil soup

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are nutrient-dense, while split peas are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a cost-effective base.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Rinse lentils under cold water until clear.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and chili flakes; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.

Remove bay leaves; blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste; adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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