Adas Bhamod)Adas Bhamod Sour Lentil Soup

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 more budget-friendly option.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Water with seasoning can be a cost-effective alternative.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

In a large pot, add the rinsed lentils and water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until the lentils are partially cooked.

Dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

Chop the chard including both stems and ribs; add the chard and potatoes to the lentil pot.

Continue cooking all together over low heat.

Chop a generous amount of cilantro and cut the onions into half moons.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add the onions; cook stirring occasionally until they wilt and put on some color.

Add the chopped cilantro to the skillet and cook for a further 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add the onion and cilantro mixture to the lentil pot.

Cook for about 40 minutes, allowing the flavors to mellow together.

Juice one or two lemons and add to the lentil pot.

Cook for an additional 2 minutes, mixing everything together.

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