Lemon Lentil Soup: Easy, Zesty Comfort in Every Bowl
Enjoy the refreshing taste of lemon in this hearty lentil soup that combines comfort with a zesty twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the lentils.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery, sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, and turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lentils and broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, blend half of the soup and mix it back in.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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