Cuban Style Lentil Soup!! Amazing Recipe That Made Enough To Feed The Family For 2 Days!!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being cost-effective.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a fresh taste and is often more accessible.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme can substitute for a similar aromatic profile.

Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.

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

Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced carrots; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in dried oregano and ground cumin; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add lentils, tomato paste, bay leaf, chicken broth, and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

Add rinsed smoked pork, ham shanks, or ham hocks, and diced russet potato and sweet potato; continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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