Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Your Soul
A delicious and comforting Lemon Lentil Soup that warms your heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cumin; cook for another minute.
- Stir in lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the soup sit for a few hours or overnight.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
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, Healthy Soup