Egyptian Red lentil soup

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils add more fiber and protein.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a different citrus flavor.

Heat ghee or vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and garlic; sauté until softened.

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

Add red lentils, diced potato, diced tomato, mastic pieces, and cardamom pods; stir to combine.

Pour in water and vegetable or chicken stock; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, adjusting stock for desired consistency.

Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fried stale bread pieces.

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