Algerian Lentil Soup

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings can reduce costs.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is often cheaper and adds nutrition.

Rinse lentils under cold water until 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 and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, and paprika; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add lentils, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

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

Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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