Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe | How To Make 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.

Add olive oil to a pot.

Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes.

Add flour and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add red lentils and cook for a few minutes.

Add salt.

Add water and cook for 30 minutes with the lid on.

Blend the soup.

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