Qatar Harira soup

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are more affordable and save prep time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vermicelli

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is often cheaper and gluten-free.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is generally less expensive than beef or lamb.

Blend the medium tomato until smooth.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, and sauté until softened.

Stir in ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder; cook until fragrant.

Add the blended tomato and tomato paste; stir well.

Pour in 1 liter of water and bring to a boil.

Add chickpeas and green adas; reduce heat and simmer until tender.

Add sariya (sipa pasta) and cook until tender.

Stir in juice from 1/2 lemon, salt, black pepper powder, and chili flakes before serving.

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