HOW TO MAKE LENTIL SOUP The BEST Authentic Syrian recipe

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat a pan and add vegetable oil.

Wash lentils and rice together in a strainer.

Chop one piece of red onion and three cloves of garlic.

Cut potato into small or large pieces as preferred.

Sauté the onion, garlic, and potato in the hot oil to develop flavor.

Add salt and sauté for a little longer.

Add boiled vegetable stock to the sautéed vegetables.

Add the washed lentils and rice to the pot.

Add white pepper and turmeric for flavor and color.

Cook for 15-20 minutes until the lentils and rice are tender.

Blend the soup with a hand blender until smooth, keeping the heat low.

Serve with roasted Arabian bread and a drizzle of olive oil, garnished with parsley.

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