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red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often more affordable and provide a similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier and using water reduces costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients while dried herbs are cost-effective.

Rinse red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add rinsed lentils, diced tomato, and bay leaf to the pot.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until lentils are tender.

Remove bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.

Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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