Lemon Lentil Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Any Day
A warm bowl of lemon lentil soup is the perfect comfort food for any day. This easy recipe combines the goodness of lentils with bright lemon flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Stir in lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving.
- Feel free to add more vegetables based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, comfort food, easy recipe