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Hearty Vegan Desert Dust X Trader Joe's Lentil Soup
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Hearty Vegan Desert Dust X Trader Joe's Lentil Soup

Make a hearty vegan lentil soup with Trader Joe's green lentils, mirepoix, vegetable broth and Original Desert Dust. A simple pot of comfort to share.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Trader Joe’s Mirepoix (carrot, onion and celery)
  • 1 pound Trader Joe’s green lentils
  • 1 quart Trader Joe’s organic vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 quart water
  • ¼ cup Original Desert Dust

Directions

  1. In a large pot, heat ¼ cup of olive oil for a couple of minutes.
  2. Add the mirepoix and sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Add ¼ cup of Original Desert Dust and stir for a minute.
  4. Add the whole box of vegetable broth, the bag of lentils and one quart of water.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then cook, stirring often, for 45–60 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
  6. (Season with more Desert Dust if you like!)

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The Original Desert Dust all-purpose seasoning bottle.

The Dust In This Recipe

The Original Desert Dust

$12.99

The Original brings smoky spice and earthy sweetness together with organic Coachella Valley dates. Keep it next to the salt and shake it over meat, fish, vegetables, eggs, popcorn, soups and whatever else is for dinner.
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  • Smoky & EarthyA balanced all-purpose blend made for everyday cooking.
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