How to make Sudanese lentils soup ( Ades/ Adesh/Adeth) Curry Lentils soup

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils offer similar texture and flavor, while split peas are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is cost-effective.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a similar flavor, and spinach is a cost-effective green.

Rinse and soak the red lentils in hot water. Rinse thoroughly until the water is clear.

Add water or stock in a pot then bring to a boil over medium high heat. Partially cover the pot halfway with a wooden spoon in the middle to stop the white foam from overflowing and discard.

In another pot, add olive oil or vegetable oil and fry the onion until golden brown.

Sauté cherry tomatoes, tomato paste, and garlic.

Add all of the spices: Maggi cube or chicken bouillon, paprika, cumin, curry powder, and salt.

Turn off the heat and blitz with a hand blender.

Add water to thin the soup to your preferred consistency.

Taste and adjust the salt.

Serve in a bowl and drizzle with extra olive oil.

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