THE BEST Lentil Soup and Cheese Empanadas Recipe

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Pour 6 cups of hot water into a large pot.

Add 2 cups of washed lentils to the pot.

Add 1/4 cup of salt to the pot.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

In a separate pan, cook 8 pieces of chopped bacon on medium heat until fat is rendered.

Remove excess bacon fat, leaving some in the pan.

Add 1/2 chopped onion, 1/2 chopped carrot, and 1/2 chopped celery to the pan and sauté for about 6 minutes until softened.

Add 1/2 minced garlic to the sautéed vegetables and cook briefly.

Add chicken bouillon and cumin to the sautéed mixture.

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