Beans and Spaghettis or Porotos con riendas

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage offers lower fat content while maintaining flavor.

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Canned beans save time, while lentils are often less expensive.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken reduces calories, while pork is often cheaper than beef.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, and apple cider is often less expensive.

Cut 1 big onion or 2 medium onions into small pieces.

Add 2 tbsp vegetable stock, 2 tbsp paprika, and 2 tbsp cumin to the onions.

Cook the mixture with 1/4 cup water over medium heat until the onion is soft, adding more water if necessary to avoid burning.

Add 2 cups (or 2.5 cups) of pumpkin and 3 cups of boiling water to the pot.

Cook until the pumpkin is soft.

Add 1/4 package of gluten-free spaghetti to the soup, stirring to separate the strands.

Cook the spaghetti on low heat to avoid breaking, checking for al dente texture.

Add 2-3 cups of cooked red kidney beans, cooking for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Stir in 1 cup of fresh coriander (or parsley) without overcooking.

Serve the soup plain or with a touch of olive oil and cayenne pepper for added flavor.

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