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beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Butternut squash offers a similar texture and flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity and is often more economical.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor and is often less expensive.

Cut pumpkin into chunks and remove seeds.

Boil pumpkin in water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain pumpkin and blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed.

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Add beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.

Stir in carrots, celery, thyme, and bay leaves; cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add blended pumpkin to the pot and stir to combine.

Season with lime juice, salt, and black pepper; simmer for another 10 minutes.

Garnish with scallions and parsley before serving.

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