Winter Lebanese soup known as Kibbeh Hila. You have to try it. It's an excellent getting warm!

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey provides a leaner option while ground beef is more affordable.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative, while walnuts are often less expensive.

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein, while rice is widely available and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is rich in healthy fats, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Wash and strain 1 cup of fine brown bulgar and put it in a bowl with 1 cup of water, cover it, and leave for 15 minutes.

Chop one onion finely and fry it with olive oil until it takes on a good color.

Add 4 crushed garlic cloves and 1 can of washed chickpeas to the pan.

Add 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Strain the soaked bulgar and press it to remove excess water, then place it in a separate bowl.

Knead the bulgar until smooth, then add 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of seven spices, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Gradually add the remaining water from the soaked bulgar while kneading until the dough is smooth and easy to shape.

Shape the dough into balls and press a finger in the middle of each ball.

Cover the shaped balls with flour to prevent sticking.

Once the water is boiling, add the kibbeh balls and stir to prevent sticking.

Add 1 heaping tablespoon of dried mint and extra olive oil if desired, along with salt to taste.

To thicken the soup, add a mixture of flour and water gradually until the desired texture is reached.

Finish the soup by adding the juice of 2 lemons.

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