Comforting Plant-Based Soups For Fall

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and can be more flavorful.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are lower in cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can be a lower-cost alternative.

Start by preparing the ingredients for the African stew.

In a large soup pot, water sauté chopped onions until translucent, avoiding the use of oil.

Add chopped cauliflower and two different types of potatoes to the pot.

Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

Cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes until the yam and potatoes are soft.

Stir in chopped kale and add chili sauce to taste, adjusting the spice level as desired.

Serve the stew over brown rice or quinoa.

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