Quick & Easy Yellow & Orange Lentil soup recipe for working people 😋

yellow lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Split peas have similar texture and flavor, while brown lentils are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can provide flavor at a lower cost.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil and 2 tbsp of butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped garlic and green chillis; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin seeds, and kashmiri chilli powder; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add Moong and Masoor lentils to the pot; mix well to combine.

Pour in 3 cups of boiled water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Stir in salt to taste and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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