You never stop eating this Turkish Lentil Soup, Ramad soup recipe

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can provide a lighter flavor.

Chop onion, potato, and carrot into small pieces.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in chopped carrot and potato, cooking until softened.

Add tomato, red lentils, salt, curry, paprika, and cumin, mixing well.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

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