ZUPPA DI ZUCCA, LENTICCHIE E FUNGHI! CHE MERAVIGLIA!!!

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more affordable and widely available.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce costs, though it may lack depth of flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing fat for sautéing.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more cost-effective and has a longer shelf life.

Prepare the lentils by rinsing them under cold water.

Chop the pumpkin, celery, and any mushrooms you are using.

In a pot, heat some olive oil and sauté the celery until soft.

Add the chopped pumpkin and mushrooms, and cook for a few minutes.

Add the lentils and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Season with salt, spices, and herbs (parsley and rosemary).

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

Add halved cherry tomatoes towards the end of cooking and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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