Kuwait Shorba Kusa

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock can be healthier and cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced zucchini and potatoes, cooking for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.

Mix in diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add chickpeas and lemon juice; stir to combine.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before blending.

Blend the soup until smooth, adjusting consistency with more broth if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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