Polonchay Soup | V💙The Great Little Housewife

polonchay leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients and is widely available.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: white beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and convenient.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes and carrots; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add polonchay leaves and chickpeas; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cumin; stir well.

Remove from heat and blend until smooth, if desired.

Return to heat and adjust seasoning with lemon juice and more salt, if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and mint.

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