Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe by The Wolfe Pit

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are often lower in cost and provide similar nutrition.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Kale is nutrient-rich and cabbage is often cheaper.

Soak lentils and bring to a boil.

Add 2 quarts of chicken stock.

Add 1/2 cup of carrots, 1/2 cup of celery, 2 teaspoons of garlic, and 1 medium yellow onion.

Stir in 1 can of chopped tomatoes, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add 2 cans of water and stir.

Let it simmer for about 45 minutes.

After simmering, add a couple handfuls of spinach and let cook for the last 5 minutes.

Top with parmesan cheese before serving.

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