How to Make Indian Spiced Lentil Soup

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Green lentils add fiber while yellow split peas are often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while regular milk is more budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale offers similar nutrients while collard greens are often cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while jalapeños add flavor at a lower cost.

Add 2 teaspoons of oil

Add 2 cups each of onions, carrots, & celery

Add ½ teaspoon salt & pepper

Stir well

Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes

Stir in garlic

Cook with lid for 2-3 minutes

Add lentils and boiling water

You can also use chicken stock

Stir in spices - spice blends vary in flavor

Cover & cook for 20 minutes until lentils are tender & cooked through

Don’t forget to taste for preference!

Add more water if necessary

Serve with fresh lemon or lime juice

Bring a pot of hot water to boil and add in chicken breast

Cook for 10 mins

Check to see if cooked all the way through

Once the chicken has cooled, use your hands to shred

Add chicken to soup

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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