Carrot and Lentil Soup

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using homemade broth can reduce sodium and enhance flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper provides heat at a lower cost.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions add freshness at a lower price.

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

Add chopped onion, carrots, and garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in ginger paste if using and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add red lentils, vegetable stock cubes, water, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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