Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
Lemon Lentil Soup is the perfect comfort food for cold nights, providing warmth and nourishment.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cumin, and cook for another minute.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley.
- This soup is great for meal prep and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, Comfort Food, Cozy Nights