Turkish red lentil soup

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often more affordable and have a similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Using water reduces sodium and cost while still providing flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and can be more accessible.

Chop the onion and carrot into small pieces.

Heat olive oil in a pot.

Sauté the onions until translucent and a little golden.

Add tomato paste and sear for a couple of minutes.

Add chopped carrot, red lentils, and spices including salt, and cook for about a minute.

Add water, stir, bring to a boil, and then cover to simmer for about 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, blend the soup until creamy.

Add a drizzle of lemon juice and serve.

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