Lemon Lentil Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Weeknights
A delicious and simple lemon lentil soup perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and turmeric, cooking for another minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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