Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe You’ll Love
A delightful 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 lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft.
- Add garlic, cumin, and turmeric. Cook for another minute.
- Stir in lentils and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup