Brown Lentils Soup Recipe - Episode 110 - Amina is Cooking

brown lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils offer similar nutrition, while split peas are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful, while water is a cost-effective base.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats, while canola is less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Kale provides similar nutrients, while cabbage is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium to high heat.

Add chopped onions and mashed garlic; sauté until onions develop color, about 3-4 minutes.

Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; stir and sauté for a few minutes.

Add brown lentils and mix everything together for about 2 minutes.

Transfer ingredients to a bigger pot and add water.

Bring to a boil, then cover the pot, lower the heat, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until everything is cooked.

Add chopped Swiss chard leaves and cumin; stir well.

Add fresh lemon juice and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes before serving.

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