Iraqi style lentil soup recipe | شوربة عدس

lentils

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often cheaper than whole lentils.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor and is often less expensive.

Rinse 1 cup of lentils until clear.

Finely chop 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves.

Peel and grate fresh turmeric.

Heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add garlic and sauté for another minute.

Grate fresh turmeric into the pot and mix.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin and stir for about a minute.

Pour in about 8 cups of hot water and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, season with salt and pepper, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Let simmer for about 30 minutes.

Add vermicelli and cook for an additional 10 minutes on low heat.

Stir in a large handful of freshly chopped parsley before serving.

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