Italian Lentil Soup Recipe

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically more budget-friendly.

Heat 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large pot.

Finely dice 1 cup of onions, 1 cup of leeks, and 1 cup of carrots.

Finely dice 1 stalk of celery (about 1/3 cup) and 1 heaping cup of shiitake mushrooms.

Mince 3-4 cloves of garlic.

Add the diced vegetables to the pot and cover, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.

Rinse 1 cup of French lentils and add them to the pot.

Stir in 1.5 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 2 sheets of kombu seaweed to the pot.

Pour in 2 cartons of chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer for about 40-45 minutes until lentils are tender.

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