HOW TO COOK ADAS SOUP//ARABIC SOUP/ARABIC STYLE//OfwLynVlogs

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often cheaper and have a slightly different texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier and cheaper than store-bought.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often less expensive.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Rinse red lentils under cold water until water runs clear.

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, cumin, and paprika; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

Remove bay leaves from the soup before blending.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Return the blended soup to the pot; stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Garnish with chopped parsley and chili flakes before serving.

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