Lentil Soup: Easy & Healthy Vegetarian Recipe

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats and high smoke point.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Sweet potatoes add a nutritional boost.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme can substitute for a similar earthy flavor.

Wash about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of lentils thoroughly.

Heat 1/4 cup of Waitrose extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over low heat.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.

Add fresh tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper.

Stir in cumin, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes; cook until fragrant.

Add lentils to the pot and toast them briefly.

Add chopped pumpkin, carrots, and sweet potatoes; let simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and 1 cup of water, ensuring the liquid covers the vegetables.

Add 2-3 sprigs of thyme and cover the pot; cook for 30-35 minutes.

After cooking, remove thyme and blend 1 cup of the soup for a creamy texture.

Add the blended soup back into the pot along with chopped kale; let it wilt for 4-5 minutes.

Finish with a squirt of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.

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