Easy Lentil Soup Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 83

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are more nutritious, while split peas are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Add 1 cup of red lentils, 1 diced tomato, 1 peeled and diced carrot, 1 chopped onion, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to a pan.

Add water to the pan and cover it.

Cook the ingredients on medium heat for 30 minutes.

Transfer the soup to a food processor and mix well.

Taste the soup and adjust the spices accordingly.

Do not cover the pan and let the soup cook for another 15 minutes on medium heat.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary