Meatless Options

If you are going to embrace a healthier diet you will most likely need to eliminate some of the meat from your diet. Red Lentil and Potato Soup is a fabulous meat-free option. The soup is full of flavor, it's thick and delicious! I made it with spinach instead of kale (after previously having promised my husband that I would never put kale in a soup again) and I omitted the file powder and cilantro for a lack of having them. I also used a tablespoon of olive oil instead of the suggested 2 tablespoons of butter. This has a little bit of bite but it's very good and I will definitely make it again!