Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Any Day
A warm and hearty lemon lentil soup perfect for any occasion.
- 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
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and cumin; cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding bay leaves while cooking.
- This soup can be blended for a creamy texture if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, Comfort Food, Vegan Soup