Jamaican CURRY Red Lentils Soup.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeño offers a milder heat while being more accessible.

Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear, about three times.

Prep ingredients: chop 2 green onions, 1 onion, 1 piece of ginger (cut in half), dice 6 small carrots, and chop red and yellow bell peppers.

Mince 5 cloves of garlic and prepare 1 scotch bonnet pepper.

Crush fresh thyme and squeeze lime juice.

Add rinsed lentils to the crock pot.

Pour in the entire container of vegetable stock and add additional water to dilute.

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable bouillon and a little butter for flavor.

Put the lid on the crock pot and set to cook for about 4 hours.

After cooking, add spinach and a splash of lime juice before serving.

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