How to Make Lentil Soup for the Soul

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 stove to low to medium-high heat.

Drizzle in extra virgin olive oil.

Add chopped carrots, onions, and celery (mirepoix) to the pot.

Add minced garlic (3 cloves) and cook until browned.

Add a mixture of cremini and white mushrooms and cook down.

Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.

Add crumbled uncooked sausage to the pot and mix.

Pour in 3 quarts of beef broth and let simmer.

Add lentils to the pot and stir gently.

Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender.

Add fresh parsley before serving.

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