Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe for Home Cooks
This Lemon Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days.
- 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 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add lentils, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup