Lilyth Makes Her Favorite Kidney Bean Soup - Heghineh Cooking Show

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Soak kidney beans overnight.

Bring soaked beans to a boil with their juices.

Heat avocado oil in a pan.

Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Add clove of garlic and sauté further.

Stir in tomato sauce and red pepper paste.

Add spices: dried dill, dried basil, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne.

Add bulgur for thickness instead of flour.

Mash some of the beans, leaving some whole for texture.

Add walnuts to the mixture for flavor.

Drizzle olive oil on top before serving.

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