Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often less expensive and maintain a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for sautéing.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning is a cost-effective way to achieve flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro can be more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Preheat the multi cooker.

Add grated carrot, red lentils, chili powder, cumin, boiling water, and hot vegetable stock into the multi cooker.

Add the white part of the spring onions, keeping them thin.

Close the lid and seal the steam valve.

Cook for 5 minutes in the multi cooker.

Open the multi cooker to check the soup; ensure lentils are cooked and carrots are broken down.

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with sliced green spring onions, a dollop of yogurt, and fresh coriander.

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