Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Heartwarming Recipe for Cozy Days
A delicious and heartwarming lemon lentil soup that is perfect for cozy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, 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, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- For added flavor, garnishing with fresh parsley is recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon, Lentil, Soup, Cozy, Recipe