Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe for Home Cooks
A warm and comforting 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the soup sit for a bit before serving.
- Can serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, comforting soup, home cooks