Red Lentils Soup II Sudanese Addas

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils maintain texture and are more nutritious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a similar flavor profile.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is richer in flavor and nutrients.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander offers a similar aromatic profile.

Wash red lentils three times and soak in water for at least 30 minutes.

Add 2 cups of soaked red lentils to a pot and cover with 6 cups of water.

Turn on the heat and allow to boil without covering the pot for about 30 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté sliced onion until golden.

Add half a tablespoon of minced garlic and fry for a second.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and the spices (1 teaspoon each of black pepper, cumin powder, and coriander powder).

Combine the fried onion mixture with the cooked lentils and mix well.

Allow the mixture to cook together for about 15 minutes.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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