⭐️ The BEST LENTIL SOUP!

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.

Chop half of a very small onion and one large carrot.

Chop three cloves of garlic.

In a pot, heat olive oil and temper the spices: ground cumin, curry powder, dry thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Add the chopped garlic to the pot with the tempered spices.

Add 4 cups of vegetable broth and 2 cups of water to the pot, or use 6 cups of water with vegetable bullion to taste.

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and kale to the pot.

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

Serve the soup garnished with Italian parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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