How to Make Authentic Chilean Lentil Soup (Vegan Friendly)

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are lower in calories and beans are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme is more accessible and adds flavor.

Start by preparing the ingredients: chop the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic stems.

Add olive oil to a large pot and heat it.

Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Add chopped celery and sauté.

Add chopped carrots and sauté.

Add chorizo to the pot and sauté.

Add bay leaves to the pot.

Add green beans and sauté briefly.

Add lentils directly to the pot without soaking them.

Pour in enough cold water to cover the ingredients.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

After 20 minutes, check the pot and split the contents into two pots to avoid overflow.

After about 1 hour, check the consistency and add more water if necessary.

Ensure the potatoes and sausage are cooked through before serving.

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