Vospov Abour - Ոսպով ապուր - Armenian Lentil Soup (In Armenian and English)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than lamb.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of butter.

white rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber, while brown rice is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme is a common herb that can substitute for bay leaves.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add lamb to the boiling water and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove lamb and set aside, leaving the broth in the pot.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and bell peppers to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Return the lamb to the pot and add potatoes and rice.

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and bay leaves.

Simmer the mixture over medium heat until rice is cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

Add lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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