AI Budget Lentil Soup
BudgetBudget & Nutrition

Budget Lentil Soup: Complete Protein for Under $1.50

A hearty, protein-packed soup that delivers complete nutrition at an unbeatable price point.

10m

Prep

30m

Cook

320

Calories

48g

Net Carbs

18g

Protein

18g

Protein

48g

Carbs

6g

Fat

16g

Fiber

10.6

Heumin Satiety Score

SCR = (Protein + Fiber) / Calories × 100

The Cost-per-Protein ratio of $0.08/gram makes this one of the most economical protein sources available.

9Ingredients

Servings: 4

  • 1 cup dried red lentils
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 cups spinach
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

1

Sauté onion and garlic in a large pot until softened.

2

Add cumin and turmeric, cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3

Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.

4

Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes until lentils are tender.

5

Stir in spinach until wilted.

6

Season with salt and pepper. Blend partially if desired.

Why AI Chose These Ingredients

Red lentils combined with the amino acids in tomatoes create a complete protein profile, rivaling meat at a fraction of the cost.

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