Dried Bean Soup Recipe - Armenian Cuisine - Լոբով Փշեջուր - Heghineh Cooking Show

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: split peas

Canned beans save time, while split peas provide a similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Water reduces sodium, while chicken broth is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds flavor without extra cost.

Soak dried beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse soaked beans.

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

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

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

Add soaked beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Stir in tomato paste and lemon juice; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

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