The vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe you've BEAN LOOKING FOR

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Green lentils are nutritious and keep their shape better.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and more flavorful.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander provides a similar flavor profile.

Rinse and drain 2 cups of red lentils and set aside.

Peel and chop 1 potato into small cubes.

Finely chop 1 carrot and 1 onion.

Finely chop 3 pieces of garlic and dice 1 tomato.

Bring 7 cups of water to a boil in a stock pot over medium heat.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the pot and sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes.

Add the carrots and sauté for 2 minutes.

Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of cumin and 2 teaspoons of salt, along with fresh cracked pepper to taste, and sauté for 1 minute.

Add the red lentils and diced tomato, sauté for another minute.

Pour in the 7 cups of hot water and stir well.

Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and cook on medium for 20 minutes.

Transfer 3-4 cups of soup into a blender and blend on medium low for a few seconds.

Pour the blended soup back into the pot and stir well.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh lemon juice, freshly chopped parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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