SLC28-W2 // "Lentils Soup"

Hi Food Lovers ❤️!

Welcome to my blog. It's my delight to be part of this week's challenge, with the theme of lentil soup. Beans are one of my favorites because nothing beats them when it comes to the comfort they give on a chilly or rainy evening. The natural sweetness of beans pairs well with the aroma of onions and a blend of natural spices.

Every spoonful of honey beans feels like a warmth flowing from our stomach into our whole body, which makes it relaxing, calming, and satisfying. Beans are a kind of food that not only fills our bellies but also our hearts. Without wasting time, let's get to cooking!

Ingredients For Bean Soup:

• 3 cups of beans
• Onions (Chopped)
• 2 medium carrots (dice)
• Green Beans (diced)
• Shombo (blend)
• Tomatoes (diced)
• Seasoning cubes
• Palm oil, Salt to taste
• Natural mixed spices (flavor)
• Curry leaves (flavor)
• Grounded Crayfish

Preparation Step:

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My bean soup is ready. Here in Nigeria, you can enjoy it with bread, yams, rice, and plantain, or you can eat it on its own as a hearty soup.

Challenges I Face During Preparation Of The Bean Soup:

1. Long Cooking Time: It takes me more than an hour to prepare the food because Honey Beans can take a long time to soften.

2. Gas cost: prolonged cooking time consumed gas.

3. Impurities/dirt in Beans: Stones or sand are common. So it takes time for me to carefully sort before washing.

Approximate Price Of Preparing Bean Soup:

Ingredients	Price in Naira	Steem
3 cups of Honey beans	1500	15
5 medium Onions	800	8
2 medium Carrots	500	5
Tomatoes	500	5
Mixed spices	200	2
Green Beans	300	3
Shombo	500	5
Palm oil	500	5
Curry leaves	200	2
Total	5000	50

Healthy Nutrients In Honey Bean Soup:

Honey beans are naturally sweet, and they're packed with nutrients that are recommended for everyone.

1. They contain plant-based protein which supports our body, repairs the body, and gives us energy.

2. It has high fiber which aids digestion and prevents constipation. It keeps us full.

3. It contains iron, and potassium which are important for; healthy blood, supporting the heart and blood pressure control.

4. It contains folate and B Vitamins which are essential for cell growth and brain function.

5. It has magnesium which helps in muscle relaxation and nerve health. It is low in fat and bad cholesterol which are both heart and weight friendly.

Pairing the beans with other veggies like carrots, onions, and tomatoes makes the soup even richer in vitamins like:

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin A
• Anti- Anti-oxidants and
• immune-boosting compounds.

As I said before, there's something magical about settling with a warm bowl of bean soup, it's soothing and comforting. The natural sweetness of the beans blended well with the aroma of the other veggies and spices making it even more enticing! It was a soft and thick broth that made me relaxed, yes it lifted my mood.

Bean Soup has its way of making cold weather feel peaceful, homely, and cozy! Yes, it warms my entire self!

I would like to invite my friends @eliany @ngoenyi and @pea07 to join this contest.