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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 a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a soup pot.

Add 1 cup diced celery, 1 cup diced carrots, and 2 cups diced onion; sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.

Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; stir and cook for 1 minute.

Add a 14 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes and some whole small tomatoes; stir to combine.

Add 1 cup rinsed brown lentils and 6 cups chicken broth; stir well.

Cover and let simmer for about 1 hour, tasting the lentils to ensure they are cooked but not mushy.

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, stir, and taste; adjust seasoning if necessary.

Add 6 oz of baby spinach, stir, and let sit for a couple of minutes until wilted.

Use an immersion blender to pulse the soup a few times for a creamier texture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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