RED LENTIL, APRICOT & CHILLI SOUP

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more economical and still add sweetness.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce costs.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne is often less expensive and adds heat.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is more shelf-stable and cheaper.

Add 200g red lentils to the pot.

Add 50g dried apricots to the pot.

Chop 100g onion and add to the pot.

Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Add 1/2 teaspoon celery salt to the pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek to the pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric to the pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili to the pot.

Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds to the pot.

Add 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds to the pot.

Pour in 1 litre of vegetable stock and 500ml of hot water.

Cook in the slow cooker for 4 hours or in a saucepan for 30 minutes.

Blend until smooth.

Serve with coconut cream and chili.

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