Lebanese Brown Lentil Soup, Shourbat Adas Mamrouta

brown lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils maintain similar texture, while split peas are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more affordable.

Finely chop the onion and parsley.

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Add cumin powder and seven spice; temper in oil.

Add rinsed and drained lentils and a generous amount of parsley.

Add water and cover; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 hour.

Use a handmill to blend the soup until creamy and velvety.

Ladle the soup into plates and serve with freshly squeezed lemon juice and black pepper.

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