COLOMBIAN LENTILS | How To Make Lentil Soup | SyS

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley is a common substitute for flavor.

avocado

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream adds creaminess at a lower cost.

Add olive oil to a large pot.

Add garlic and shallots; stir well and cook at medium-low for about 5 minutes.

Add chopped tomato and cook for another 5 minutes or until softened.

Add water and cover; bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add beef bouillon and rinsed lentils.

Add chopped carrots and potato.

Add pork belly pieces, keeping the skin on.

Season with cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Cover and bring to a boil, then cook on low heat for about 35 to 40 minutes.

Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary before serving.

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