Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup: A Cozy, Flavorful Delight
Experience the warmth of Lebanese cuisine with this delicious Lemon Lentil Soup, perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add the lentils and cumin, stirring for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lebanese, Lemon, Lentil, Soup, Cozy