Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe for Your Soul
A delicious and comforting Lemon Lentil Soup that warms the soul.
- 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 dried lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Once lentils are tender, stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
- Add more lemon juice to taste for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon, Lentil, Soup, Comfort Food