The BEST AUTHENTIC Lebanese Brown Lentil Soup | Shorba Mamrouti

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and can be more economical.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro provides a different flavor profile and is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes to meld flavors.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and accompanied by pita bread.

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